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I grew up in the car culture ofSouthern California in the1960s, attended many drag
races and custom car shows, anddeveloped a love and appreciationfor classic muscle cars of that era.
I first became involved in practical
shooting as a member of the original Southwest Pistol League in Los Angeles
in the mid-1970s and was introduced to one of the all-time-classic firearms,
the Colt 1911A1. That attachment to handguns and classic firearms has
continued to this day.
I’ve owned examples of the classic 1911A1 pistol, in one form or another,
for most of my adult life. I think one of the reasons I tend to choose handguns
over anything else is because of the challenge they provide. To be sure,
hitting the 10-ring of a high-power rifle target while trying to dope the wind
and mirage at 600 yards is extremely difficult, and being able to smoke
a clay pigeon using a finely fitted shotgun has its challenges as well.
But for me, because of the various types of competitions available for
a handgun — from long-range
silhouette, to Olympic pistols, to
the various action events, to just
every day tin can plinking — the
handgun is the most-challenging
and rewarding of all of the
firearms to master.
Each category of firearms
has its classic from back in the
day: think back to the 1903
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Garand and then M14/M1A of WWII, through the pre-1964 Winchester Model
70 bolt-actioned rifle, and continuing on through the other classic Winchester
of that era, the Model 12-pump shotgun.
Current classic firearms would arguably include the Remington M700 rifle,
the Glock pistol, the S&W Model 10 revolver and the Remington 870 shotgun.
I think that’s what I enjoy the most about firearms, other than shooting them,
is the rich history and appreciation of the finely engineered classic guns from
then to now.
We have assembled a unique buyer’s guide of handguns and rifles for you
with the hope that you will find something between these pages that you
can turn into a classic of your own.
Regards!
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Nine Solid Reasons to Carry the CZ P-09
By Brad Fitzpatrick
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The P09 makes for an affordable,accurate and reliable defensivehandgun that is chambered formost popular calibers.
“ … [it is] a thoroughly modern combat handgun with the goods to compete
in this crowded field.”
safety, and the gun can be converted back
and forth relatively easily. The large
accessory rail offers plenty of space for
mounting lights or lasers, and the oversized
trigger guard makes it easy to shoot the gun
even while wearing tactical gloves.
The P-09 comes with three inter-
changeable back straps (sized as small,
medium and large) so it’s easy to customize
the grip with components provided with the
initial purchase of the firearm. There’s also a
version with a threaded barrel for suppressors.
DEPENDABILITYCombat pistols are thoroughly
tested and that testing requires
heavy abuse to ensure that the gun will
perform under any and all conditions. The
CZ is a quality-built gun — all you need to
do is pick one up and cycle the action a few
times to feel how smooth and well-made
this pistol is.
The large extractor offers peace of mind
and the gun that I tested went through
several hundred rounds of ammunition, both
rapid and slow fire, without a single
malfunction. I did my best to give the CZ
every opportunity to fail, firing rapid shots
with a limp-wristed grip, shooting full
magazines in rapid succession, shooting low-
power loads and cheap, dirty ammo. It is a
hammer-fired gun, which offers some peace
of mind over a striker-fired pistol because the
slide doesn’t have to be pulled back to fire
the gun in the event of primer failure.
ACCURACYWith Federal’s HST ammunition,
the P-09 managed sub-2-inch
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There are few niches in the firearm
market that are more competitive
than the full-size tactical pistol
segment.
Perhaps more than any other type of
firearm, these guns serve as life insurance
for thousands of uniformed military and
police officers on a daily basis, and gun
companies invest millions in the design,
production and manufacture of these guns
in an effort to offer a competitive option.
There are some very good guns that don’t
get the recognition they deserve in this
arena. Case in point, CZ’s high-capacity P-
09 semiautomatic, the latest offering from a
company that produced one of Europe’s
favorite service guns, the CZ-75.
The P-09 may trace its heritage back to
the 75, but it is its own gun, a thoroughly
modern combat handgun with the goods to
compete in this crowded field. There are a
lot of reasons to love the CZ and here are
nine of them.
VERSATILITYThe P-09 was designed to
accommodate a variety of
different tastes.
For starters, it features an ambidextrous
design, so left- or right-handed shooters
can operate the controls on this pistol
equally well.
In addition, the P-09 offers the shooter
the choice between a decocker or a manual
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groups at 25 yards off a fixed bench, which
is excellent for a production pistol. But
bench-rest accuracy and real-world tactical
accuracy are two different things, and that’s
an important distinction to make. Mounting
a handgun into a machine rest will tell you
how well the chamber is cut, how uniform
the rifling is and what the pistol’s inherent
accuracy is.
Field accuracy is harder to quantify and it
is affected by grip shape, balance, the
quality of the trigger pull, the shooter’s
influence on the handgun when delivering
the shot and so forth. The P-09 is accurate
from the bench, and its ergonomics and
design make it an easy gun to shoot well in
the field, too.
CAPACITYIf you’re relying on a gun to see
you through a real crisis, it’s good
to know that it holds 20 rounds of 9mm
ammunition (19+1, 15+1 in .40 S&W).
That’s a lot of shooting, and if you carry a
loaded 9mm pistol with a spare magazine,
you’d have more than three dozen rounds
ready for action.
For concealed carry or home defense
guns, that’s overkill, but duty guns are a
different story altogether. That prodigious
capacity doesn’t cause the grip to expand to
the size of a liter soda bottle either; the grip
The Crimson Trace Rail Master makes an excellent addition when mounted on the P-09.
The P-09 comes ready for duty but if you want to makeadditions, here are some ideas:
I. CUSTOM SIGHTSCZ Custom offers a wide selection of iron sights for the P-09,
including fiber optic, duty and tactical rear sights, and fiber opticfront sights. Finding a set of iron sights that allow you to shoot overa suppressor can be tough but CZ also offers a set of higher sightsdesigned for use with pistols that are outfitted with suppressors.CZ Custom iron sights retail for between $80–85.WEB: CZCustom.com
II. LASER AND LIGHT OPTIONSCrimson Trace offers a wide selection of different laser and light
options, including the new Rail Master Pro that features both alaser (red or green) and a high-intensity LED light. This unit iscompact yet it serves as both a laser and a light, maximizing thespace available on the accessory rail. The Rail Master Pro has anMSRP of $279 with a red laser and $379 with a green laser. WEB: CrimsonTrace.com
III. LASER DOTS LaserLyte’s new Center Mass laser offers a ring of eight laser dots
that surround a central aiming point, providing for rapid targetacquisition even in low light. The unit is very light and extremelydurable. The cost is $164.95.WEB: LaserLyte.com
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remains relatively thin, given the magazine
capacity, and is comfortable for shooters
with a wide range of hand sizes.
BALANCEBecause it holds 20 rounds, the
P-09 needs to be appropriately
balanced, it is just that, and with a full
magazine it points naturally. Even when the
magazine is loaded to half-capacity, the gun
is still well-balanced. The grip helps things;
it has an appropriate angle and is wide
enough to absorb recoil and narrow enough
to be comfortable. The low slide and
excellent sights make target acquisition
easy, and accurate double-taps can be
delivered very quickly.
TRIGGERThe P-09 utilizes the Omega
DA/SA Trigger System. In double-
action mode, the pull is a relatively heavy
10 pounds; in SA mode, it breaks at slightly
less than 4 pounds. It’s a clean, smooth
trigger and one of the best I’ve found on
any standard production gun, especially
given the price point. The trigger contour is
also well thought-out; it features a straight
center section with a steep angle on the
bottom.
SLEEK PROFILEThe low bore axis means that
there isn’t a lot of gun above the
CZ P-09’s polymer frame. That helps make
the gun easier to shoot quickly by
transferring the recoil up the shooter’s arm
rather than around the axis of the wrist, but
it also has an additional benefit of reducing
its overall height. This helps with recovery
during recoil and aids in delivering faster
follow-up shots.
The front edges of the slide have been
angled, and the slide stop, decocker (or, if
you prefer, the manual safety) and the
magazine release button are all low-profile
and won’t snag.
The sights also have a smooth, low-
profile design. This is obviously a gun that
was engineered with special attention to
creating a sleek, smooth, easy-to-draw
profile.
SIZEIn a world in which gun
companies are producing
semiautomatic handguns that ride the fence
between full-size duty guns and more-
The CZ’s fire controls were set close to the frame, making for a slim profile, yet wereeasy to manipulate.
The smooth trigger and generous area around the trigger on the P09 make for effective shooting with gloves on.
The P-09 uses the tried and true three-dot sight system, which is fast and effective.
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compact carry guns, the P-09 is a bona fide
combat pistol. That’s not to say it’s heavy (it
weighs just under 30 ounces unloaded) or
that it is oversized and unwieldy. That
simply means it’s a full-frame, high-
capacity, manageable pistol with a
relatively long barrel and plenty of gripping
surface, a purpose-built gun that was
designed with tactical applications in mind.
PRICEThe CZ P-09 is priced between
$530–596, making it
unequivocally one of the best bargains in
the world of tactical pistols.
I shot several hundred rounds at the
range before I checked the specifications
from CZ and was surprised that the gun
retailed for under $600. I would have
guessed it at a $700 or even $800, and the
CZ P-09 has the look and feel of any gun in
that range. Actual price in stores may vary,
so you might find one under $500. If you do,
buy it. You won’t be sorry.
About the author: Brad Fitzpatrick is a
regular contributor to Engaged Media. His
work also appears in World of Firearms.
For the tests performed here, I used Federal Premium
HST ammo, which is available in 9mm Luger, .40 Smith &
Wesson and .45 ACP.
Because of its defensive and tactical applications, HST
ammunition undergoes a battery of tests and it has
proven to be effective as a defensive bullet. All HST
ammunition is loaded with Federal Premium nickel-
plated brass cases and has waterproofing on the case
neck and around the primer for reliable function in the
worst conditions. The tapered hollow point bullet has a
tapered jacket profile that aids in consistent feeding.
Co-aligned internal and external skiving on the bullet
allow for rapid expansion and massive shock transfer
while maintaining a solid structure that penetrates deep.
The HST ammunition used in this test proved to be very
reliable and accurate, and groups were consistent. There
was no excess fouling with these loads, nor were there
any failures to feed, chamber, extract or eject the
ammunition or spent cartridge cases.
For more information, visit FederalPremium.com.
FEDERAL’S HST AMMUNITION
RIGHT TOP: The accessory railunderneath the dust coverenables for mounting any of themost-popular lights and lasers.
RIGHT BOTTOM:The CZ isavailable with interchangeablebackstraps in order to customizethe grip for individual shooter’shands.
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Handguns are the primary defensive arms ofpolice, special investigators and manymilitary officers. While these professionals
hope they never need their firearm, they must beabsolutely certain of their gun’s reliability andfirepower in the few moments once or twice a lifetimethey might.
To that end, the market offers high-end andproduction models in a staggering array ofconfigurations and popular defensive calibers. At a
minimum, they are ruggedly built and designed towithstand thousands of rounds without gun-relatedmalfunctions. Some are rated for use in marineenvironments. Most have accessory rails to receivetactical lights, lasers and other mission-essentialgear, and a lot of them have night sights of some sort.
This selection of duty-ready sidearms representstop manufacturers and some of the most excitingmodels they offer. We hope you can find your nextduty-ready handgun in these pages.
PRIMARY DEFENSEReliable, High-End and Rugged Duty Sidearms
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BERETTAPX4 STORM FULL
BERETTA90-TWO
ARMALITEAR-24 TACTICAL CUSTOM
WEBSITE: CenturyArms.bizMSRP: $440ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 18+1BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 7.25 inchesWEIGHT: 1.65 pounds
FEATURES: Tritium nightsights, chrome-lined barrel,ambidextrous safety/decocker
WEBSITE: ArmaLite.comMSRP: $631ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 13+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.9 inchesLENGTH: 7.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable sights,extensive grip checkering, hammer spur
WEBSITE: Beretta90Two.comMSRP: $700ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 12+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.9 inchesHEIGHT: 3.5 inchesLENGTH: 8.9 inchesWEIGHT: 2.03 pounds
FEATURES: Updated 92FS,lighter weight, wraparoundmono-grip, accessory rail
WEBSITE: Beretta.comMSRP: $575ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 14+1BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 7.6 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.75 pounds
FEATURES: Rotating barrel, interchangeable backstraps, designed for defensive work
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WEBSITE: CZ-USA.comMSRP: $595ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 18+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.7 inchesLENGTH: 8.2 inchesWIDTH: 1.5 inchesHEIGHT: 5.8 inchesWEIGHT: 1.81 pounds
FEATURES: Polymer frame for light weight, accessory rail, inte-gral accessory rail
WEBSITE: Caracal-USA.comMSRP: $400ACTION: STRCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 18+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.1 inchesLENGTH: 7 inchesWIDTH: 1.1 inchesHEIGHT: 5.3 inchesWEIGHT: 1.63 pounds
FEATURES: Pre-A1 militarystyling, very high capacity, novelQuick Sight system
WEBSITE: CZ-USA.comMSRP: $664ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 16+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.61 inchesLENGTH: 8.11 inchWEIGHT: 2.21 pounds
FEATURES: Ambidextrous version ofCZ75, reversible magazine release,improved trigger pull
WEBSITE: CZ-USA.comMSRP: $510ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 15BARREL LENGTH: 3.8 inchesLENGTH: 7.2 inchesWIDTH: 1.46 inchesHEIGHT: 5.3 inchesWEIGHT: 1.7 pounds
FEATURES: Safety/decocker interchangeablewith standard safety, high-capacity, designed tomeet police defensive requirements
CZSP-01 PHANTOM
CZP-07 DUTY
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CZ.85 COMBAT
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GLOCKG31WEBSITE: Glock.comMSRP: $649ACTION: STRCALIBER: .357 sigCAPACITY: 15+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.5 inchesLENGTH: 8 inchesWIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 5.4 inchesWEIGHT: 1.44 pounds
FEATURES: White outline rear sight, polymer frame for lightweight, combat trigger guard, double-stack magazine
WEBSITE: GrandPower.euMSRP: $665ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 15+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.25 inchesLENGTH: 7.97 inchesWEIGHT: 1.81 pounds
FEATURES: Interchangeablebackstraps, ambidextrous controls, integral accessory rail
WEBSITE: HK-USA.comMSRP: $1,049ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.26inchesLENGTH: 6.4 inches
HEIGHT: 4.55 inchesWEIGHT: 1.5 pounds
FEATURES: Three-dotsights, interchangeablebackstraps, integralaccessory rail, multipletrigger/control types
HECKLER & KOCHP2000SK
GRAND POWERK100 MK7
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SIG SAUERP210WEBSITE: Sig-Sauer.comMSRP: $2,199ACTION: SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.7 inchesLENGTH: 8.6 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5.6 inchesWEIGHT: 2.34 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable sights, wood grips,designed for extreme accuracy, plush comfort
WEBSITE: SigSauer.comMSRP: $1,696ACTION: SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 15+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.8 inchesWIDTH: 1.6 inchesHEIGHT: 5.7 inchesWEIGHT: 2.25 pounds
FEATURES: Exciting tactical design, integral accessory rail,5-inch barrel, thumb safety rather than decocking lever
WEBSITE: SigSauer.comMSRP: $1,239ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 15+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.9 inchesLENGTH: 7.6 inchesHEIGHT: 5.4 inchesWEIGHT: 2 pounds
FEATURES: Siglite night sights, Hogue G-10grips, short-reset trigger, accessory rail
SIG SAUERP229 EXTREMESIG SAUER
P226 X-FIVE TACTICAL
WEBSITE: MagnumResearch.comMSRP: $1,563ACTION: Semi-automatic, gas piston systemCALIBER: .44 MAGCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 6 or 10 inchesLENGTH: 10.75 inchesWEIGHT: 4.4 pounds
FEATURES: Chambered for magnumrevolver cartridges, integral accessory rail,unique gas operation, decocking lever
MAGNUMRESEARCHDESERT EAGLE
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WEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $779ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 15+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.25 inchesLENGTH: 7.63 inchesWEIGHT: 1.52 pounds
FEATURES: VTac Warrior sights, ambidextrous controls,integral accessory rail, multiple color options
SMITH & WESSONM&P40 VTAC
SMITH & WESSONM&P45
WEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $599ACTION: STRCALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 7.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.73 pounds
FEATURES: Interchangeable backstraps, white-dot low-profiletactical sights, designed for duty and defensive carry
WEBSITE: Springfield-Armory.comMSRP: $732ACTION: STRCALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 9+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.8 inchesLENGTH: 6.9 inchesHEIGHT: 4.55 inchesWEIGHT: 1.69 pounds
FEATURES: Frame-mountedsafety, low-profile combat sights,high capacity for size
SPRINGFIELDXD(M) 3.8 .45 ACP
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Savage Arms’ New Axis II XP Is anAffordable Rifle & Scope Combo
Story and Photos by Tom Tabor
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The business of manufacturing of firearms isn’t alwayssmooth and trouble-free. As such, in the 1960s andthroughout the 1980s, Savage Arms struggled against an
onslaught of competition. During that era, ownership of the company changed frequently
before finally culminating in a bankruptcy filing in 1988. Manyfeared this would be the final blow to the Savage legacy, but wenow know that didn’t happen. The credit for the company’ssurvival goes to Ron Coburn. As president/CEO of Savage, heimmediately implemented a series of carefully laid strategies and
production changes that brought the company back from the brink. A large part of the Coburn plan was to continue the company’s
efforts to construct affordable and high-quality rifles and to makesure they had a high degree of accuracy. The Axis series centerfirerifles are a perfect example of that, as I learned when I had thechance to review the Axis II XP.
THE AXIS II XP PACKAGEWhen the Axis was first released a few years ago, it quickly
became one of Savage’s most-popular hunting models. Being so
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“Its weather-resistant exterior is perfectly matched to the harsh conditions frequently encountered in many hunting environments.”
well received by the world’s shooters, thecompany recently decided to take the rifleto a new level by offering a slightlymodified version in a ready-to-shootpackage called the Axis II XP.
This package included a Weaver Kaspa3-9x40mm scope, which comes from thefactory already mounted and boresighted,but the benefits don’t stop there.
Rather than possessing a traditional-styletrigger like the original Axis, the new Axis IIXP comes equipped with an AccuTrigger.The AccuTrigger is a great system thatallows the rifle to be adjusted to very lighttrigger pull weights and still be safe to usein the field for hunting.
To adjust the trigger, the rifle stock must
TOP: The Axis II XP rifle packagecame with a Weaver Kaspa 3-9x40mm scope installed andboresighted at the factory.
BOTTOM: The removable .223magazine held five cartridges that arestacked in the magazine in the typical“Z” formation.
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first be removed. Following that, a smalladjustment tool, which comes with eachrifle, is inserted into a hole located near therear of the trigger assembly. A turn in onedirection will increase the weight of thepull; when turned in the opposite direction,it lessens it. The test rifle came from thefactory with the trigger already adjusted to2.68 pounds (five-pull average), and theconsistency between those five pulls wasextremely good, varying by a mere 3.2ounces.
The action design on the Axis II XP is acommon one used on many Savage riflesand was developed in an effort to limit the
TOP: Removing the bolt of the Axis IIis a multi-handed proposition. Afterensuring the rifle is unloaded with nocartridges in the either the chamberor the magazine, you must take thesafety off, raise the bolt handle andpress forward on the bolt releasesimultaneously while squeezing thetrigger.
MIDDLE: The Axis II XP trigger guardis made of the same or similarmaterial as the synthetic stock andmatches the exterior of the rifleperfectly.
BOTTOM: The author found theshape of the ventilated recoil pad onthe Axis II XP to be unique in shapebut it fit nicely in the pocket of theshoulder.
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amount of machining needed to produce it.Less factory machining equates into lessproduction cost and those savings arepassed on to the customer in the form oflower rifle prices.
This design results in the rear portion ofthe bolt being a bit larger in diameter thanmost other actions. While not necessarilyunattractive in appearance, it does makeSavage centerfire rifles easy to recognize. Inrecent years I have shot many Savage riflesthat possessed this action and have alwaysfound them to function very well and theaccuracy to be very good.
It is a push-feed design with plunger-type ejectors located within the recessedface of the bolt. Twin locking lugs arepresent, which have been positioned upfront. The cast metal bolt handle comesnon-checkered with the knob beinguniquely oval-shaped. I particularly likedthe fact that the Axis II action was designedso that bolt could be opened withoutneeding to take the safety off. This is agreat safety feature.
Removing the Axis II bolt from thereceiver was a little tricky and to do soessentially became a multi-hands operation.After making certain the rifle is completelyunloaded (chamber and magazine), theprocedure detailed here must be followed.Place the safety in the “off” position andraise the bolt handle. The bolt release(located along the right side of the receiver)should now be pushed forward whilesimultaneously pulling the trigger anddrawing the bolt rearward. This releases the
BEHIND THE NAME
The Savage story is aninteresting one. The company’sroots date back over 120 years agowhen a Jamaican by the name ofArthur William Savage came toAmerica and established his
namesake company. Preceding the founding of
Savage Arms, Savage led anadventurous and exciting life. Afterbeing schooled in the UnitedStates and England, he decided to
explore Australia. There he becamethe owner of the country’s largestcattle ranches before moving toNew York and establishing hisfuture legacy as the founder ofSavage Arms.
TOP: A machined slot has been cut inthe bottom of the Axis II receiver thatmatches a metal lug within the stock.
BOTTOM: Unlike the earlier Axisrifles, the Axis II XP comes equippedwith an AccuTrigger. This is a greatfeature that allows the trigger to beadjusted to very light pull weights andstill maintain a degree of safety forfield use.
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RATE OF TWIST: 1 in 12 inches
WEIGHT: 6.5 pounds
OVERALL LENGTH: 3.66 feet
BARREL LENGTH: 1.83 feet
AMMO CAPACITY: 4 rounds
SPECS
MSRP: $489
sling swivel studs and a ventilated recoilpad. I chose the .223 for testing, which, inmy view, would make a perfect choice forthe hunting of a wide range of small- tomedium-sized game and predators. I likethe hunting versatility that comes with thisparticular cartridge and believe it would bea near-perfect choice for anything fromprairie dogs, ground squirrels, foxes, coyotesand marmots, all the way up to the hunting
of feral hogs, with the rightammunition.
The magazine capacitywas listed at four rounds bythe factory, but I found Icould easily squeeze in a fifth
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“Any rifle that can consistently group as well asthis one did right out of the box while shootingfactory-loaded ammunition is a great value.”
bolt catch mechanism, allowing the bolt tobe extracted to the rear.
The Axis II XP is available in a widerange of popular hunting calibers, including.223, .22-250, .243, .25-06, .270, .30-06,.308 and 7mm-08. Each rifle comes all-inclusive with an AccuTrigger, a syntheticstock, a detachable box-type magazine,
round. Quite likely this increase in magazinecapacity over that purported by the factoryis due to the smaller overall physical size ofthe .223 cartridges versus the otheravailable caliber choices. Be aware thattrying to squeeze in extra ammunitionbeyond what is listed from the factory cansometimes induce malfunctions.
The removable magazine is secured intoplace by way of an integral plastic latchsystem that consists of the same moldedplastic material as the magazine floor plate.
The synthetic stock is matte black, whichperfectly matches the finish of the 22-inchcarbon steel 1:9 twist rate barrel. Thisbarrel is rifled with a 1:9 twist rate, whichis perfectly suited for the wide range ofbullet weights this rifle is intended to use.The 1:9 twist rate will stabilize the heavier.224 caliber bullets (up to the 69–70 grain)that handloaders like to use in order to get alittle extra range out the .223 caliber, andwill also handle the more-standard 52-55-grain bullet weights that are more-commonto this caliber. The heavier bullets willretain their velocity at longer ranges.
BURNING RANGE POWDERAfter running a few solvent-soaked
patches down the bore to clean out anyleft-behind debris from the manufacturingprocesses, I headed out to my private rangefor a powder-burning episode.
The boresighting had already beencompleted at the factory so my first zeroingrounds were already on paper. From there itwas an easy operation to fine-tune thescope so my bullets were impactingprecisely where I wanted them.
For my testing, I chose to shoot factory-loaded Federal Premium ammunition, whichhad been loaded with the excellent 43-grain Speer TNT Green bullets. I’d used thissame ammunition previously on a prairie
ACCUTRIGGER: Yes
ACCUSTOCK: No
MAGAZINE: Detachable box
STOCK MATERIAL: Synthetic
BARREL MATERIAL: Carbon steel
STOCK FINISH: Matte
BARREL FINISH: Matte
STOCK COLOR: Black
BARREL COLOR: Black
SIGHTS: Weaver Kaspa 3-9x40 scope,
mounted and bore-sighted
FEATURES: Adjustable AccuTrigger
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dog shooting-palooza a short time back andfound it to be very consistent and accurate.With this ammo sighted in to hit point ofaim point of impact at 100 yards, the bulletswould drop -2.7 inches at 200 yards anddrop -11.9 inches as they reached the 300-yard mark.
It didn’t take long before I becameimpressed by the accuracy of both theSavage Axis II XP rifle and my Federalammo. Averaging all of the three-shotgroups produced a mean size of 1.45 incheswith the smallest group measuring a mere0.69 inches and the largest coming in at1.875 inches. I felt these results were quitegood, but I’m sure after the rifle has beenfully broken in, and when shootinghandloads that have been specificallytailored to the rifle, those group sizes couldeasily be squeezed down even smaller.
BARGAIN, QUALITYThe Savage Axis II XP is a great bargain
for the money. While it might not be quiteas “pretty” as some other rifles that havebeen adorned with a fancy walnut stock,high-gloss bluing and a slightly moreelegant features, I really liked the simplicityand ruggedness of this particular rifle.
Its weather-resistant exterior is perfectly
matched to the harsh conditions frequentlyencountered in many hunting environments.Even though the Kaspa riflescope suppliedwith this rifle essentially resides at thebottom of the Weaver hierarchy of products,I found the view it offered to beexceptionally clear and, overall, the scopefunctioned perfectly throughout my testing.
Obviously, the Axis II XP rifle/scopecombo package was never intended tocompete as a high-end collectable firearm.However, with an MSRP of only $489 forthe entire rifle/scope package and the highdegree of accuracy and performance that Iexperienced with it, I would be surprised if
anyone could find anything to object about.Any rifle that can consistently group as wellas this one did right out of the box whileshooting factory-loaded ammunition is agreat value.
For those shooters who don’t want totake the time to find an appropriate scopebase to fit the rifle, locate the proper height,size and color of rings, bore sight the rifleand even select and mount a scope, I wouldthink the Axis II XP would be the perfectmatch for that individual.
About the author: Tom Tabor is a regularcontributor to Engaged Media.
FOR THE YOUTHIn addition to the adult versionof the Axis II XP, there are sub-models designed specifically foryounger shooters. Within thatyouth series there is a shortened
black stock version as well asone that the company refers toas its “Muddy Girl” that comes ina very attractive pink camopattern. If my arms weren’t so
long, I might have beenpersuaded to call a Muddy Girlmy own but, alas, I decided tostay with the black version thatwould fit me better.
OPPOSITE: The Axis II XP magazineis held in place by way of an integralplastic latch system that consists ofthe same molded plastic material asthe floor plate.
RIGHT: The synthetic trigger guard ofthe Axis II XP allows it to blend inperfectly with the color and texture ofthe rifle stock.
Savage Arms’ youth version “Muddy Girl” Axis II XP would makean excellent choice for the younger shooter.
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Y ears ago, if a hunter wanted to use a hand-gun to pursue his sport, he was limited tothe 22LR for small game and the .41 or .44
Magnum for larger game. Today, there is a wide variety of guns and cham-
berings that can take down any animal that walksthe Earth. Additionally, the engineering that goesinto these modern hand cannons is leaps andbounds over what was available even 10 years ago.
Add to this the advances in ammunition and acces-sories, and the modern handgun hunter is betterequipped than ever before.
The small game arena has not been left out,either. More models, variations and advances in thetypes and features of modern optics available makeshooting them more fun and rewarding than ever.
We are sure that you will find something thatmakes the sport even more exciting in this guide.
Hand CannonsFirearms for Big & Small Game
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EAAWITNESS HUNTER TANFOGLIO
CHIAPPARHINO 60DS
BROWNINGBUCK MARK HUNTER
ROSSIMATCHED PAIR PISTOLWEBSITE: RossiUSA.comMSRP: $382.58ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 Colt/.410 ShotshellCAPACITY: 1BARREL LENGTH: 0.92 feet
FEATURES: Two pistols in onesystem, removable choke tube,adjustable rear sight
WEBSITE: Browning.comMSRP: $499.99CALIBER: .22 LRBARREL LENGTH: .6 feetACTION: SACAPACITY: 10+1LENGTH: .94 feetWEIGHT: 2.38 pounds
FEATURES:Heavy tapered bull barrel,adjustable rear sight, integral scope base
WEBSITE:ChiappaFirearms.comMSRP: $1,099ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .357 MAGCAPACITY: 6BARREL LENGTH: 0.5 feetLENGTH: .88 feetWEIGHT: 2.06 pounds
WEBSITE: EAACorp.comMSRP: $1,293ACTION: SACALIBER: 10mmCAPACITY: 14+1BARREL LENGTH: 0.5feetLENGTH: .83 feetWEIGHT: 2.88 pounds
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FEATURES: Also available in .40 SW and 9mm,wooden grips, fires from bottom cylinder for low-bore axis
FEATURES: Extremely longbarrel, powerful specializedcartridge, comfortable Witnessergonomics
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WEBSITE: TaurusUSA.comMSRP: $555ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .22 MAGCAPACITY: 9BARREL LENGTH: .54 feetLENGTH: 0.9 feetWEIGHT: 2.75 pounds
FEATURES: Includes .22 LRcylinder, custom ribber grip,low-profile adjustable sights
WEBSITE: Ruger.comMSRP: $859ACTION: SACALIBER: .44 MAGCAPACITY: 6BARREL LENGTH: 0.63feetLENGTH: 1.11 feetWEIGHT: 3.25 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustablerear sight, integral opticsmount, transfer bar for safety
WEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $1,559ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .460 SW MagnumCAPACITY: 5BARREL LENGTH: 1.17 feetLENGTH: 1.79 feetWEIGHT: 5.5 pounds
WEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $1,419ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .17 HMRCAPACITY: 6BARREL LENGTH: 1 footLENGTH: 1.41 feetWEIGHT: 3.38 pounds
TAURUSTRACKER .22 MAGNUM
SMITH & WESSON647 .17 HMR VARMINTER
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SMITH & WESSON460XVR
RUGERSUPER BLACKHAWK-HUNTER
FEATURES: S&W Performance Center tunedaction, folding adjustablebipod, fluted barrel with brake
FEATURES: Fluted barrel,red and green dot opticalsight, includes bipod
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John Browning’s eternal design will arguably stand asone of the finest handguns ever produced. Being used in multiple forms around the world for
plinking, competition, hunting and defense, the pistol is also one of the most modified guns in existence becauseof that great design.
Looking at any magazine stand, online forum, or
any formal or informal shooting match will attest to the
popularity of the design, and the trend does not seem
to be slowing down.
If Browning were alive today, he would be aston-
ished at and very proud of what his timeless design
has become. There is a reason that governments,
militaries and shooters around the world have returned
to the 1911 platform for over a hundred years when
searching for a rugged and reliable handgun.
Look around at our catalog; all of these manufactur-
ers have gone to great lengths to do justice to carry on
the tradition of Browning and his 1911A1.
Timeless DesignThe 1911: The Preeminent Single-Action Semiautomatic
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STINITRO 10WEBSITE: STIGuns.comMSRP: $1,514ACTION: SACALIBER: 10MMCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.77 inchesWEIGHT: 2.49 pounds
FEATURES: One of the few 10mm handguns in1911 format available, accurate, powerful, ships withsingle side safeties, beavertail grip safety, blued mattefinish
KIMBERMASTER CARRY SERIESWEBSITE: KimberAmerica.comMSRP: VARIES BASED ON MODELACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 3 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.56 pounds
FEATURES: Crimson trace grips, match-grade barrel, super-accurate, easy to carry,low-profile fixed sights
SIG SAUER1911 Tactical OperationsWEBSITE: SigSauer.comMSRP: $1,213ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.7 inchesWEIGHT: 2.6 pounds
FEATURES: Checkered front strap,ambidextrous thumb safety, integralaccessory rail, low-profile night sights
CITADELM-1911 COMPACTWEBSITE: LegacySports.comMSRP: $639ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.5 inchesLENGTH: 7.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.13 pounds
FEATURES: Hogue grips,skeletonized trigger and hammer,ambidextrous safety
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STIMARAUDERWEBSITE: STIGuns.comMSRP: $2,621ACTION: SACALIBER: 9x19 onlyCAPACITY: 17+1/19+1
BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.77 inchesWEIGHT: 2.26 pounds
FEATURES: Fiber Optic front sight, polymer frame with car-bon steel slide, approval is pending
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COLTDEFENDERWEBSITE: Colt.comMSRP: $885ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 3 inchesLENGTH: 6.75 inchesWEIGHT: 1.5 pounds
FEATURES: Wraparound rubber grips,competition-style sights, just tall enoughfor full-finger grip for some hands
WEBSITE: Colt.comMSRP: $1,015ACTION: SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 3 inchesLENGTH: 6.75 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesWEIGHT: 1.56 pounds
FEATURES: Novak low-mount carrysights, large capacity for size, 9mm cal-iber in a 1911-type frame
COLT380 MUSTANG POCKETLITEWEBSITE: Colt.comMSRP: $599ACTION: SACALIBER: .380 ACPCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.75 inchesLENGTH: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: .78 pounds
FEATURES: High-profile sights foraccuracy, checkered composite grips,aluminum alloy frame, stainless steelbarrel and slide
COLTNEW AGENTWEBSITE: Colt.comMSRP: $885ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 3 inchesLENGTH: 6.75 inchesWEIGHT: 1.41 pounds
FEATURES: Slim-fit double diamondgrips, trench-style no-snag sight milledinto frame, extremely streamlined design
KIMBERSAPPHIRE ULTRA IIWEBSITE: KimberAmerica.comMSRP: $1,612ACTION: SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 3 inchesLENGTH: 6.8 inchesWEIGHT: 1.56 pounds
FEATURES: G-10 thin grips, satinsilver frame, tritium tactical wedge-style dot sights
COLTDEFENDER 7002D
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KIMBERULTRA CRIMSON CARRY II
KIMBERSOLO CARRYWEBSITE: KimberAmerica.comMSRP: $747ACTION: STRCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.7 inchesLENGTH: 5.5 inchesWIDTH: 1 inchWEIGHT: 1.06 pounds
FEATURES: Low-profile white-dotsights, three-dot combat sights, aluminumgrip frame, 9mm in a 1911-inspired design
KIMBERCUSTOM CDP IIWEBSITE: KimberAmerica.comMSRP: $1,331ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.7 inchesWEIGHT: 1.95 pounds
FEATURES: Aluminum framed pistoldesigned for carrying for long periods,Rosewood stocks, meprolight three-dotnight sights, ambidextrous safety withmatch-grade barrel
KIMBERSOLO CDPWEBSITE: KimberAmerica.comMSRP: $1,223ACTION: SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.7 inchesLENGTH: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.06 pounds
FEATURES: Rosewood Crimson Trace LaserGrips, KimPro II frame, ambidextrous thumbsafety and mag release, satinstainless slide
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WEBSITE: KimberAmerica.comMSRP: $1,206ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 3 inchesLENGTH: 6.8 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 4.75 inches
FEATURES: Match-grade barrel,snag-free sights, Crimson TraceLaserGrips standard
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PARA USASTEALTHWEBSITE: Para-USA.comMSRP: $1,339ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 3 inchesLENGTH: 6.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesWEIGHT: 1.5 pounds
FEATURES: Combat-stylesights, beavertail grip safety,unique-to-style DAO trigger
WEBSITE: Para-USA.comMSRP: $999ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 3 inchesLENGTH: 6.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 4.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.5 pounds
FEATURES: Fiber optic front sight,extended beavertail grip safety, 10-roundmagazine capable, flush-fitting lower-round-count mags for discrete carry
SPRINGFIELDEMPWEBSITE: Springfield-Armory.comMSRP: $1,345ACTION: SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 9+1BARREL LENGTH: 3 inchesLENGTH: 6.6 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 4.8 inchesWEIGHT: 1.75 pounds
FEATURES: Diamond-patterncocobolo grips, large capacity fortype, tritium night sights
SPRINGFIELDMICRO COMPACTWEBSITE: Springfield-Armory.comMSRP: $1,247ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 3 inchesLENGTH: 6.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.63 pounds
FEATURES: “High-hand” beavertail grip safety, subcompactdesign, steel frame
STIOFF DUTYWEBSITE: STIGuns.comMSRP: $1,243ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.24 inchesLENGTH: 7 inchesWEIGHT: 1.9 pounds
FEATURES: Three-dot adjustablecombat sights, checkered cocobolo grippanels, ramped bull barrel
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AMERICANCLASSICCLASSIC COMMANDERWEBSITE: AmericanClassic1911.comMSRP: $600ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.25 inchesLENGTH: 7.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.25 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.19 pounds
FEATURES: Extended beavertail grip safety, skele-tonized trigger and hammer, custom features standard
STITOTAL ECLIPSEWEBSITE: STIGuns.comMSRP: $1,843ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 9+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.24 inchesLENGTH: 7 inchesWEIGHT: 1.4 pounds
FEATURES: Fixed and recessedtritium night sights, ramped andfully supported barrel, Recoilmasterguide rod
WILSON COMBATULTRALIGHT CARRY COMPACTWEBSITE: WilsonCombat.comMSRP: $3,650ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 7.6 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 4.9 inchesWEIGHT: 1.66 pounds
FEATURES: Combat-style sights, fiberoptic front sight insert, “Armor Tuff” finish
AMERICAN CLASSICAMIGOWEBSITE: AmericanClassic1911.comMSRP: $684ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.5 inchesLENGTH: 7.25 inchesWIDTH: 1.25 inchesHEIGHT: 5 inchesWEIGHT: 2 pounds
FEATURES: Novak-style combatsights, easily concealable length,straightforward 1911 design
AMERICAN CLASSICOFFICER’S MODELWEBSITE: AmericanClassic1911.comMSRP: $684ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.5 inchesLENGTH: 7.25 inchesWEIGHT: 2.03 pounds
FEATURES: Novak-style rear combatsight, super-compact officer-size design,lowered and flared ejection port
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COLT1991 SERIES COMMANDERWEBSITE: Colt.comMSRP: $1,008ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.25 inchesLENGTH: 7.75 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.06 pounds
FEATURES: Lowered ejection port, white dot sights,updated Commander-pattern ergonomics
WEBSITE: Colt.comMSRP: $944ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.25 inchesLENGTH: 7.75 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.13 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable trigger,extended and ambidextrous frame-mounted safety, extended beavertailsafety with palm swell
DAN WESSONECOWEBSITE: CZ-USA.comMSRP: $1,662ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.5 inchesLENGTH: 7.25 inchesWEIGHT: 1.56 pounds
FEATURES: G10 grips, nightsights, impressively light weight,rounded butt for concealment
DAN WESSONGUARDIANWEBSITE: CZ-USA.comMSRP: $1,619ACTION: SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 9+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.3 inchesLENGTH: 8 inchesWIDTH: 1.5 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.81 pounds
FEATURES: Bobtail design for con-cealment, 9mm in a 1911 frame, alloyframe to save weight
DAN WESSONV-BOBWEBSITE: CZ-USA.comMSRP: $2,077ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.25 inchesLENGTH: 8 inchesWIDTH: 1.45 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.2 pounds
FEATURES: Ceramic-base finish,no-snag combat-style sights, designedfor concealability
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LES BAERCONCEPT VIIWEBSITE: LesBaer.comMSRP: $1,920ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.25 inchesLENGTH: 7.75 inches
FEATURES: Combat-style tritium-illuminated night sights, LBC speedtrigger, throated barrel, guaranteed toshoot 3-inch groups at 50 yards
ED BROWNKOBRA CARRY LIGHTWEIGHTWEBSITE: EdBrown.comMSRP: $2,920ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.25 inchesLENGTH: 7.75 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.69 pounds
FEATURES: Front night sight,cocobolo grips, light weight
GUNCRAFTER50GI M3
WEBSITE: GunCrafterIndustries.comMSRP: $3,185ACTION: SACALIBER: .50 GICAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.25 inchesWEIGHT: 2.19 pounds
FEATURES: Heine Slant Pro tritium night sights, super custom textured grips, round-buttforged frame
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WEBSITE: LesBaer.comMSRP: $1,990ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.25 inchesLENGTH: 7.75 inches
FEATURES: Four-poundskeletonized speed trigger, lowered and flared ejection port, rounded edges for snag-freeconcealed carry
LES BAER1911 .38 Super COMMANCHEWEBSITE: LesBaer.comMSRP: $2,495ACTION: SACALIBER: .38 SuperCAPACITY: 9+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.25 inchesLENGTH: 7.75 inches
FEATURES: Tritium combat-style nightsights, ambidextrous controls, roundedcorners for snag-free concealed carry
NIGHTHAWKT3 STAINLESSWEBSITE: NightHawkCustom.comMSRP: $3,400ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.25 inchesWEIGHT: 2.5 pounds
FEATURES: Also available in 9mm and .40 SW, HeinieStraight-Eight pro night sights, G-10 grips, extended mag well
LES BAERSTINGER SS
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WEBSITE: Para-USA.comMSRP: $1,225ACTION: SACALIBER: 9mm & 45 ACPCAPACITY: 18+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.5 inchesLENGTH: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.88 pounds
FEATURES: Stainless steel frameand slide, full-length guide rod,Crimson Trace laser grips
OLYMPIC ARMSCOHORTWEBSITE: OlyArms.netMSRP: $973ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 7.75 inchesWEIGHT: 2.25 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable rear sight, satinbead blasted finish, beavertail grip safety
OLYMPIC ARMSCONSTABLEWEBSITE: OlyArms.netMSRP: $1,163ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 7.75 inchesWEIGHT: 2.19 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable sights,attractive color case hardened finish,ivory-colored grips, parts numberedto frame before case-hardening
PARA-USABLACK-OPS ReconWEBSITE: Para-USA.comMSRP: $1,299ACTION: SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 18+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.5 pounds
FEATURES: Stainless steel frameand slide, integral accessory rail,three-dot tritium Trijicon night sight,front strap checkered, ambidextrousthumb safety
WEBSITE: Para-USA.comMSRP: $949ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inches
FEATURES: Integral accessory rail,two-dot rear, fiber optic front sight,front strap checkered, ambidextrousthumb safety
PARA-USALDA Officer Crimson Trace
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PARA1911 LTCWEBSITE: Para-USA.comMSRP: $899ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.25 inchesLENGTH: 7.75 inchesWEIGHT: 2.19 pounds
FEATURES: Ionbond treat-ment for longevity, checkered flatmainspring housing, beavertailgrip safety, extended mag release
PARAHAWG 7WEBSITE: Para-USA.comMSRP: $899ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.5 inchesLENGTH: 7.1 inchesWEIGHT: 2 pounds
FEATURES: Match-grade barrel,fiber optic front sight, Ionbond finishfor longevity
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SIG SAUER1911 CARRY SCORPIONWEBSITE: SigSauer.comMSRP: $1,213ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.2 inchesLENGTH: 7.7 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.19 pounds
FEATURES: Low-profile night sights, Hogue grips, Hogue G-10 grips,ambidextrous safety, accessory rail
REGENTR350CRWEBSITE: RegentArms.comMSRP: $549ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 7.625 inchesWEIGHT: 2.19 pounds
FEATURES: Lowered and flaredejection port, skeletonized trigger,stainless hammer-forged barrel
SHOOTER’S ARMSCOMMODOREWEBSITE: CenturyArms.comMSRP: $531ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.25 inchesLENGTH: 7.75 inchesWEIGHT: 2.4 pounds
FEATURES: Combat-style rear sight,low-glare matte finish, extended controls
SIG SAUER1911 COMPACT NICKELWEBSITE: SigSauer.comMSRP: $999ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.2 inchesLENGTH: 7.7 inchesWEIGHT: 2.43 pounds
FEATURES: Low-mount sight,checkered front strap
SMITH & WESSONSW1911 BOBTAIL CARRYWEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $1,539ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.25 inchesLENGTH: 8 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.88 pounds
FEATURES: Relieved slide,fish scale serrations, bobbed tailfor increased concealability
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SMITH & WESSONSW1911 SC E-SERIESWEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $1,369ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.25 inchesLENGTH: 8 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.88 pounds
FEATURES: Scandium alloy frame, round butt, S&WCustom Shop fit and finish
WEBSITE: Springfield-Armory.comMSRP: $949ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 7.6 inchesWEIGHT: 1.94 pounds
FEATURES: Commander-length barrel,full-size magazine, fully supported rampedbull barrel, integral accessory rail, beavertailsafety, Novak Lo-Mount three-dot tritiumsights
STIGUARDIANWEBSITE: STIGuns.comMSRP: $1,135ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 7.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesWEIGHT: 2 pounds
FEATURES: High rise beavertailsafety, Novak-style combat sights,also available in .40 SW and 9mm
STITACTICAL 4.0WEBSITE: STIGuns.comMSRP: $2,018ACTION: SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 17+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.26 inchesLENGTH: 7.65 inchesWEIGHT: 2.12 pounds
FEATURES: Polymer grips on modularsteel frame, integral tactical rail, fullysupported and ramped bull barrel
WILSON COMBATCQB LIGHTRAIL LIGHTWEIGHT COMPACTWEBSITE: WilsonCombat.comMSRP: $3,280ACTION: SACALIBER: .38 SuperCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 7.6 inchesWEIGHT: 1.71 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable rear combat-style sight, fiber optic front sight, 3.75-pound trigger pull, match-grade stain-less barrel
SPRINGFIELDARMORYCHAMPION OPERATOR LIGHTWEIGHT 45 ACP
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AMERICAN CLASSICTROPHYWEBSITE: AmericanClassic1911.comMSRP: $796ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.4 inchesWIDTH: 1.25 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.31 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable combat-style sights,match-grade barrel, designed for supremeaccuracy in competitive and defensive use
WILSON COMBATX-TAC COMPACTWEBSITE: WilsonCombat.comMSRP: $2,785ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 7.6 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5.1 inchesWEIGHT: 2.65 pounds
FEATURES: Combat-style sights, fiberoptic front sight, unique milling, grip-enhancing grip panels
[FULL SIZE]ADEQVIGILUM TACTICALWEBSITE: ADEQFirearms.comMSRP: $1,850ACTION: SACALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 9+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.75 inchesWEIGHT: 2.6 pounds
FEATURES: Novak-style low-profile combat sights, G-10 grips, match-grade trigger, sear and hammer AMERICAN
CLASSICCLASSIC IIWEBSITE:AmericanClassic1911.comMSRP: $586ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.4 inchesWIDTH: 1.25 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.31 pounds
FEATURES: Novak-style rear combat sight, classic style andergonomics, full-length barrel forhighest velocities
WEBSITE: ArmscorUSA.comMSRP: $460ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.56 inchesWEIGHT: 2.87 pounds
FEATURES: Three-dot low-profilenight sights, integral accessory rail,ambidextrous safety
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AUTO ORDNANCE1911A1WEBSITE: Auto-Ordnance.comMSRP: $627ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.44 pounds
FEATURES: Parkerized finish, drift-adjustablerear sight, classic parkerized finish with brownplastic checkered all-weather grips
WEBSITE: CabotGun.comMSRP: $4,950ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.4 inchesWEIGHT: 2.5 pounds
FEATURES: Hand-polishedand blued, flared ejection port,semi-polished and bright bluing,Chip McCormick Power Mag mag-azine
CENTURY ARMSMILITARYWEBSITE: CenturyArms.comMSRP: $400+ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.63 pounds
FEATURES: Pre-A1 militarystyling, classic look and feel, handlesjust like the century-old original
COLT01991LWEBSITE: Colt.comMSRP: $786ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.19 pounds
FEATURES: GI-specification design,modern metallurgy and productiontechniques, serial numbers startingwhere Colt’s government-contract1911 numbers left off
COLT38 SUPER AUTOWEBSITE: Colt.comMSRP: $837ACTION: SACALIBER: .38 SuperCAPACITY: 9+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.38 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable target sights,classic styling, .38 Super caliber forcompetition and use in countries thatban military calibers for civilian use
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COLTRAIL GUN XSEWEBSITE: Colt.comMSRP: $1,087ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.28 pounds
FEATURES: Novak three-dot combat sights, accessoryrail, forged steel frame, National Match barrel
WEBSITE: Colt.comMSRP: $919ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.31 pounds
FEATURES: Series 70 firingmechanism, improved safety withhammer down on live round
COLTCOMBAT ELITE 1911WEBSITE: Colt.comMSRP: $1,032ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.25 pounds
FEATURES: Novak low-mount carrysights, upswept beavertail grip safety,fine ergonomics
COLTGOVERNMENT DOUBLE ACTIONWEBSITE: Colt.comMSRP: $1,017ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.69 pounds
FEATURES: Aluminum frame,steel slide, lowered/flared ejectionport, unique (to 1911s) DAO action
DAN WESSONSPECIALISTWEBSITE: CZ-USA.comMSRP: $1,870ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.5 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.06 pounds
FEATURES: Tritium night sights,accessory rail, designed with lawenforcement input for duty use
COLT70
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DAN WESSONVALORWEBSITE: CZ-USA.comMSRP: $2,012ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.8 inchesWIDTH: 1.5 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.38 pounds
FEATURES: Heinie straight-eightadjustable night sights, match-grade barrel,undercut trigger guard for comfort
ED BROWNKOBRAWEBSITE: EdBrown.comMSRP: $2,195ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.38 pounds
FEATURES: Novak-style combat sights,custom snakeskin serration pattern,extended frame safety
GUNCRAFTER50GI M2WEBSITE:GunCrafterIndustries.comMSRP: $3,185ACTION: SACALIBER: .50 GICAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.66 pounds
FEATURES: Heine Slat Pro tritiumnight sights, checkered aluminumgrips, accessory rail
GUNCRAFTERAMERICANWEBSITE: GunCrafterIndustries.comMSRP: $2,895ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.5 pounds
FEATURES: Heine Slant Pro tritium nightsights, accessory rail, match-grade stainlesssteel barrel
GUNCRAFTERMODEL: CCOWEBSITE: GunCrafterIndustries.comMSRP: $2,795ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.75 inchesLENGTH: 8 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.06 pounds
FEATURES: Tritium snag-free nightsights, enlarged beavertail grip safety,custom fit and finish
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WEBSITE: KimberAmerica.comMSRP: $1,289ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.7 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5.25 inchesWEIGHT: 2.38 pounds
FEATURES: Meprolight adjustablenight sights, front serrations, richcheckered wood grips
GUNCRAFTERPISTOL WITH NO NAMEWEBSITE: GunCrafterIndustries.comMSRP: $2,695ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8 inchesBARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.38 pounds
FEATURES: Heine Slant Pro tritium nightsights, match-grade stainless barrel, heavy-duty bushing for accuracy
KIMBERCUSTOM IIWEBSITE: KimberAmerica.comMSRP: $871ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.7 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5.25 inchesWEIGHT: 2.38 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable rear sight,ergonomic controls
KIMBERDESERT WARRIORWEBSITE: KimberAmerica.comMSRP: $1,476ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.7 inchesWEIGHT: 2.44 pounds
FEATURES: Tactical Wedgetritium night sights, custom deserttan finish, civilian version ofUSMC sidearm
WEBSITE: KimberAmerica.comMSRP: $1,658ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.7 inchesWEIGHT: 2.38 pounds
FEATURES: Kimpro II custom finish, aluminum match grade trig-ger, stainless steel slide and frame
KIMBERECLIPSE CUSTOM
KIMBERSUPER CARRY CUSTOM HD
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LES BAERBOSS 1911WEBSITE: LesBaer.comMSRP: $2,109ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.5 pounds
FEATURES: Chrome frame, high-endcombat sights, exquisite fit and finish
WEBSITE:KimberAmerica.comMSRP: $1,476ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.7 inchesWEIGHT: 2.44 pounds
FEATURES: Custom Kimpro II finish, extendedbeavertail safety, ambidextrousthumb safety
WEBSITE: KimberAmerica.comMSRP: $1,490ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.7 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.5 pounds
FEATURES: Ambidextrousframe-mounted safety, deluxesights, accessory rail
KIMBERTACTICAL ENTRY II
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WEBSITE: LesBaer.com
MSRP: $2,590ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.38 pounds
FEATURES: Similar to FBIcontract model, match-gradecomponents, ergonomic controls
LES BAERCQC-45 COMBAT PISTOLWEBSITE: LesBaer.comMSRP: $3,123ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.31 pounds
FEATURES: Stainless match bushing,extended beavertail safety, custom Baercheckering
LES BAERPREMIER IIWEBSITE: LesBaer.comMSRP: $1,790ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inches
WEIGHT: 2.44 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable target-stylesights, extended ambidextrous safety, frontand rear slide serrations
WEBSITE: LesBaer.comMSRP: $2,280ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.44 pounds
FEATURES: DuPont customfinish, adjustable night sights,ergonomic controls
WEBSITE: LesBaer.comMSRP: $1,980ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inches
FEATURES: Three-dot tritiumnight sights, lowered and flaredejection port, match-grade trigger
LES BAERPREMIER II SUPER TAC
LES BAERSRP
LES BAER1911 THUNDER RANCH SPECIAL
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WEBSITE: LesBaer.comMSRP: $1,930ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.31 pounds
FEATURES: Combat-stylerear sight, tritium front sight,match-grade trigger
NIGHTHAWKGLOBAL RESPONSE PISTOLWEBSITE: NightHawkCustom.comMSRP: $2,895ACTION: SACALIBER: Caliber: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.44 pounds
FEATURES: Ambidextrous thumb safetyavailable, Perma Kote custom finish, HeinieSlant Pro tritium night sights
OLYMPIC ARMSBIG DEUCEWEBSITE: OlyArms.netMSRP: $1,033ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 6 inchesLENGTH: 9.75 inchesWEIGHT: 2.75 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable sights,custom beavertail grip safety,extremely long barrel and slide
OLYMPIC ARMSWESTERNERWEBSITE: OlyArms.comMSRP: $1,033.50ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.75 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.44 pounds
FEATURES: Faux-ivory laser-etched grips,custom western-influence finish, classic style
WEBSITE: Para-USA.comMSRP: $1,299ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 14+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 5.75 inches
WEIGHT: 2.5 pounds
FEATURES: Custom nightsights, extremely high capacity,black Ionbond finish
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WEBSITE: RockRiverArms.comMSRP: $799ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.04 pounds
FEATURES: Custom Rock Riverover-molded grips, aluminum speedtrigger, polymer frame
PARA USAUSA PXT 1911WEBSITE: Para-USA.comMSRP: $1,149ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 14+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.6 inchesHEIGHT: 5.75 inchesWEIGHT: 2.5 pounds
FEATURES: Extended mag well,Novak Extreme Duty adjustable sights,extremely high capacity
REGENTR100WEBSITE: RegentArms.comMSRP: $499ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.6 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5.4 inchesWEIGHT: 2.5 pounds
FEATURES: Hammer-forged stainlessbarrel, Hogue rubber grips, standard features for low price
REGENTR200WEBSITE: RegentArms.comMSRP: $599ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.6 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5.4 inchesWEIGHT: 2.5 pounds
FEATURES: Hammer-forgedstainless barrel, Hogue rubbergrips, brushed-stainless finish
WEBSITE: Ruger.comMSRP: $829ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.7 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5.45 inchesWEIGHT: 2.44 pounds
FEATURES: Skeletonizedhammer and trigger, oversizedbeavertail grip safety, Novakcombat sights
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RUGERSR1911
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SIG SAUER1911 TRADITIONAL RTSSWEBSITE: SigSauer.comMSRP: $949ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.7 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.63 pounds
FEATURES: Trijicon adjustable night sights, extendedergonomic controls, attractive style
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WEBSITE:Springfield-Armory.comMSRP: $667ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.44 pounds
FEATURES: Classic militarystyling, stamped U.S., identicalto WWII-issue
$8480(plus shipping)
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■ 1100 lbs cast iron construction
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■ Easy to use in manual or automatic modes
SPRINGFIELDARMORYMIL-SPEC 1911A1WEBSITE: Springfield-Armory.comMSRP: $715ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.44 pounds
FEATURES: Military-spec pistol,modern metallurgy for strength, classicstyle and grace
SPRINGFIELDGI 45
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WEBSITE: TaurusUSA.comMSRP: $870ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.1 pounds
FEATURES: Heinie front sight,lightened hammer and trigger, finecustom checkering
SPRINGFIELDARMORYRANGE OFFICERWEBSITE: Springfield-Armory.comMSRP: $1,099ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.5 pounds
FEATURES: Stainless steel matchgrade barrel, custom fit and finish,attractive design
STILAWMAN 5.0WEBSITE: STIGuns.comMSRP: $1,433ACTION: SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5.11 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.43 pounds
FEATURES: Match grade barrel andbushing, custom beavertail grip safety,tactical adjustable sights
STITACTICALWEBSITE: STIGuns.comMSRP: $2,045ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 11+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.13 pounds
FEATURES: Front and rear slideserrations, custom sights, doublestack mag for high capacity
WEBSITE: WilsonCombat.comMSRP: $2,760ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.7 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5.6 inchesWEIGHT: 2.38 pounds
FEATURES: Custom grips and finish,fiber optic front sight, distinctive millingand checkering
TAURUSPT 1911 AR
WILSON COMBATX-TAC
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he smallest of the small, but still potent. The variety in the small handgun
market is testament to the popularity of these diminutive defensive pistols. These areavailable in either the Seecamp semi-autos or inrevolvers such as the North American Arms. Thiscategory of handguns fit perfectly in an array of locations for personal defense.
Calibers for this class of handguns range in .22
short to the .45 long colt, and many calibers inbetween. Even the big boys like Beretta get into theact with its PICO .380 caliber semi-auto, provingthat these classes of guns are an important niche inthe realm of handguns for personal protection.
Lightweight, concealable and delivering seriousdefensive stopping power, the tiny concealableclass of handguns is an important consideration foryour personal protection.
Small But PotentLightweight Concealable Guns for Personal Protection
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WEBSITE: AmDerringer.comMSRP: $690
ACTION: DACALIBER: .38 SPLCAPACITY: 2BARREL LENGTH: 3.3 inchesLENGTH: 4.7 inchesWIDTH: 1.1 inches
HEIGHT: 3.3 inchesWEIGHT: 14.5 ounces
FEATURES: Rather unique double-action derringer, very concealable,fixed sights
WEBSITE: AmDerringer.comMSRP: $705
ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 Colt/.410 shotshellCAPACITY: 2BARREL LENGTH: 3 inchesLENGTH: 4.8 inches
WIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 3.35 inchesWEIGHT: 15 ounces
FEATURES: Automatic barrelselection, hammer block safety,dual ammunition
WEBSITE: AmDerringer.comMSRP: $775
ACTION: SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 2BARREL LENGTH: 3 inchesLENGTH: 4.8 inches
WIDTH: 1.1 inchesHEIGHT: 3.3 inchesWEIGHT: 7.5 ounces
FEATURES: Aluminumconstruction for light weight,automatic barrel selection
WEBSITE: Beretta.comMSRP: $410
ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .25 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.4 inchesLENGTH: 4.9 inchesWIDTH: 1.1 inchesHEIGHT: 3.7 inchesWEIGHT: 11.5 ounces
AMERICAN DERRINGERMODEL 1
AMERICAN DERRINGERM7
AMERICAN DERRINGERDA38
BERETTA21A BOBCAT
FEATURES: Tip-upbarrel, comfortablegrip, also available in.22 LR
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BERETTATOMCAT & TOMCAT INOX
WEBSITE: Beretta.comMSRP: $390
ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .32 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.4 inchesLENGTH: 4.9 inches
WIDTH: 1.1 inchesHEIGHT: 3.7 inchesWEIGHT: 14.5 ounces
FEATURES: Tip-up barrel, crisptrigger in single action, INOX modelmade of all-weather stainless steel
WEBSITE: BondArms.comMSRP: $435
ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 Colt/.410 shotshellCAPACITY: 2BARREL LENGTH: 3.5 inchesLENGTH: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 21 ounces
BOND ARMSCOWBOY DEFENDER
WEBSITE: BondArms.comMSRP: $415
ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 Colt/.410 shotshellCAPACITY: 2BARREL LENGTH: 3 inchesLENGTH: 5 inches
HEIGHT: 3.75 inchesWEIGHT: 19 ounces
FEATURES: Interchangeablebarrels, spring-loaded cammedlocking lever, extremely powerful
WEBSITE: BondArms.comMSRP: $634
ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 Colt/.410 shotshellCAPACITY: 2BARREL LENGTH: 4.25 inchesLENGTH: 6.25 inchesWEIGHT: 23.5 ounces
BOND ARMSCENTURY 2000
BOND ARMSRANGER
FEATURES:Interchangeable barrels,fixed sights, extremely sturdyconstruction
FEATURES: Fixedsights, rosewood orlaminated black ashgrips, satin-finishedstainless steel
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WEBSITE: BondArms.comMSRP: $489
ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 Colt/.410 shotshellCAPACITY: 2BARREL LENGTH: 3.5 inches
LENGTH: 5.5 inchesHEIGHT: 4.3 inchesWEIGHT: 1.38 pounds
FEATURES: Interchangeablebarrels, fixed sights, automaticextractor
WEBSITE: Cimarron-Firearms.comMSRP: $220
ACTION: SACALIBER: .22 MAGCAPACITY: 2BARREL LENGTH: 2.4 inchesLENGTH: 4.4 inchesWEIGHT: 9.4 ounces
CIMARRON FIREARMSTITANWEBSITE: Cimarron-Firearms.comMSRP: $427
ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 Colt/.410 shotshellCAPACITY: 2BARREL LENGTH: 3.5 inchesLENGTH: 5.5 inchesHEIGHT: 3.7 inchesWEIGHT: 1 pound
BOND ARMSSNAKE SLAYER
CIMARRON FIREARMSDIABLO
BOND ARMSBOND MINI 45
WEBSITE: BondArms.comMSRP: $395
ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ColtCAPACITY: 2BARREL LENGTH: 2.5 inchesLENGTH: 4.5 inchesHEIGHT: 3.75 inchesWEIGHT: 19 ounces
FEATURES: Trigger guard,lightweight, powerful chambering
FEATURES: Top-hinged barrel,integral sights, .22 LR barrel setincluded
FEATURES: Crossboltsafety, retracting firing pins,extremely powerful
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COBRA FIREARMSC22WEBSITE: CobraPistols.netMSRP: $185
ACTION: SACALIBER: .22 LRCAPACITY: 2BARREL LENGTH: 2.4 inchesLENGTH: 4 inchesWEIGHT: 9.5 ounces
WEBSITE: CobraPistols.netMSRP: $187
ACTION: SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 2BARREL LENGTH: 2.75 inches
LENGTH: 4.7 inchesWEIGHT: 14 ounces
FEATURES: Top-hinged barrel,integral sights, available in anarray of colors
COBRA FIREARMSCB38
WEBSITE: CobraPistols.netMSRP: $187
ACTION: SACALIBER: .38 SPLCAPACITY: 2BARREL LENGTH: 3.5 inchesLENGTH: 5.4 inchesWEIGHT: 1 pound
FEATURES: Top-hinged barrel,integral sights, available in many colors
COBRA FIREARMSCB9
FEATURES: Top-hinged barrel,integral sights, available in manycolors
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HEIZER DEFENSEDOUBLE TAP
WEBSITE: HeizerFirearms.comMSRP: $499
ACTION: DACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 2BARREL LENGTH: 3 inchesLENGTH: 5.5 inches
WIDTH: 0.7 inchesHEIGHT: 3.9 inchesWEIGHT: 12 ounces
FEATURES: Unique double-actiondesign, carries two spare rounds onan included speed strip in the grippanel
WEBSITE: KeltecWeapons.comMSRP: $318
ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .32 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.7 inchesLENGTH: 5.1 inches
WIDTH: 0.75 inchesHEIGHT: 3.5 inchesWEIGHT: 6.6 ounces
FEATURES: Locked breech,light trigger, light weight
MASTERPIECE ARMSMPA380PWEBSITE: MasterPieceArms.comMSRP: $375.95
ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .380 ACPCAPACITY: 5+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.25 inchesWEIGHT: 11.3 ounces
KEL-TECP32
COLT.380 MUSTANG POCKETLITE
WEBSITE: ColtsMfg.comMSRP: $599
ACTION: SACALIBER: .380 ACPCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.75 inchesLENGTH: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 12.5 ounces
FEATURES: Lowered ejection port,commander-style hammer, 1911 designin very tiny package
FEATURES: Machinedaluminum grips, snag-free“no sights” design, extremelylight weight
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WEBSITE: NorthAmericanArms.comMSRP: $402
ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .25 NAACAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.2 inchesLENGTH: 4.4 inchesWIDTH: 0.9 inches
HEIGHT: 3.3 inchesWEIGHT: 13.6 ounces
FEATURES: Proprietary bottle-necked cartridge, stippled gripfor ease of control, improvedreliability
WEBSITE:NorthAmericanArms.comMSRP: $284
ACTION: SACALIBER: .22 WMR
CAPACITY: 5BARREL LENGTH: 1.63 inchesLENGTH: 5.25 inchesWIDTH: 0.9 inchesHEIGHT: 2.9 inchesWEIGHT: 6.2 ounces
WEBSITE:NorthAmericanArms.comMSRP: $209
ACTION: SACALIBER: .22 ShortCAPACITY: 5
BARREL LENGTH:1.13 inchesLENGTH: 3.6 inchesWIDTH: 0.81 inchesHEIGHT: 2.4 inchesWEIGHT: 4 ounces
WEBSITE:NorthAmericanArms.comMSRP: $449
ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .380 ACPCAPACITY: 6+1
BARREL LENGTH: 2.5 inchesLENGTH: 4.8 inchesWIDTH: 0.9 inchesHEIGHT: 3.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.19 pounds
NORTH AMERICAN ARMSMAGNUM 1 5/8-INCH BARREL WITH CONVERSION CYLINDER & HOLSTER GRIP
NORTH AMERICAN ARMSGUARDIAN 25 NAA
NORTH AMERICAN ARMS380 ACP GUARDIAN
FEATURES: Stippled gripfor control, very shortheight, 2.5-inch barrel forimproved velocity
FEATURES: Contouredgrip, amazingly light,extraordinarily small
FEATURES: Gripfolds under pistol,accepts .22 LRcartridges, doesn’t“print” as a gun
NORTH AMERICAN ARMS22S
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WEBSITE:NorthAmericanArms.comMSRP: $284
ACTION: SACALIBER: .22 WMRCAPACITY: 5
BARREL LENGTH: 1.6 inchesLENGTH: 4.75 inchesWIDTH: 0.9 inchesHEIGHT: 2.9 inchesWEIGHT: 5.9 ounces
WEBSITE: NorthAmericanArms.comMSRP: $219
ACTION: SACALIBER: .22 WMRCAPACITY: 5BARREL LENGTH: 1.1 inches
LENGTH: 4.75 inchesWIDTH: 0.9 inchesHEIGHT: 2.9 inchesWEIGHT: 5.9 ounces
WEBSITE:NorthAmericanArms.comMSRP: $314
ACTION: SACALIBER: .22 WMRCAPACITY: 5
BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 7.9 inchesWIDTH: 1 inchHEIGHT: 3.7 inchesWEIGHT: 10.7 ounces
FEATURES: Adjustabletarget sights, vented top rib,surprisingly long barrel
WEBSITE:NorthAmericanArms.comMSRP: $334
ACTION: SACALIBER: .22 WMRCAPACITY: 5
BARREL LENGTH: 1 inchLENGTH: 4.5 inchesWIDTH: 0.9 inchesHEIGHT: 2.75 inchesWEIGHT: 6.4 ounces
NORTH AMERICAN ARMSMINI MASTER MAGNUM WITH ADJUSTABLE SIGHTS
NORTH AMERICAN ARMSMAG 1 1/8-INCH BARREL
NORTH AMERICAN ARMSMAG 1 1/8-INCH BARREL VENT BAR WASP
NORTH AMERICAN ARMSPUG-T
FEATURES: Powerful .22 cartridge, very light weight, includes .22LR conversion cylinder
FEATURES: Extremely shortfor caliber, reloads by removingthe cylinder, exceedinglycompact
FEATURES: Tritium nightsights, powerful .22 cartridge,extremely compact revolver
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WEBSITE: RohrbaughFirearms.comMSRP: $1,195
ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .380 ACPCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.9 inchesLENGTH: 5.2 inchesHEIGHT: 3.7 inchesWEIGHT: 14 ounces
WEBSITE: Ruger.comMSRP: $379
ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .380CAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.75 inchesLENGTH: 5.2 inchesWIDTH: 0.8 inches
HEIGHT: 3.6 inchesWEIGHT: 9.4 ounces
FEATURES: Snag-free designfor pocket carry, low-profilesights, seven rounds totalonboard, LCP available withLaserMax or CrimsonTrace laserssights
RUGERLCP
TAURUS25B
WEBSITE: TaurusUSA.comMSRP: $273
ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .25 ACPCAPACITY: 9+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.75 inchesWIDTH: 1.1 inchesHEIGHT: 4.25 inchesWEIGHT: 12.3 ounces
SEECAMPLWS .32WEBSITE: SeeCamp.comMSRP: $446.25
ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .32 ACPCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 2 inchesLENGTH: 4.25 inchesWIDTH: 0.9 inchesHEIGHT: 3.25 inchesWEIGHT: 13.25 ounces
ROHRBAUGHR9
FEATURES: Anodized aluminum,spur-style magazine release,double-action reliability
FEATURES: Spur-style magazinelatch, exceptionally light, deep-concealment ready
FEATURES: Tip-up barrel, frame-mounted 1911-style safety, magazinefloor plate features finger rest GW
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JANTZ T H E S U P P L I E S Y O U N E E D F O R T H E K N I F E Y O U W A N T
P r e - S h a p e d H a n d l e s , B o l s t e r s a n d C u s t o m C o m p o n e n t s
a v a i l a b l e f o r t h e s e P a t t e r n B l a d e s a t k n i f e m a k i n g . c o m
PATTERN 31
PATTERN 61
Pattern 31 BladesOverall Length: 7 5/8"Blade Length: 3"Width: 1 1/8"Thickness: 5/32"
Pattern 61 BladesOverall Length: 7 3/4"Blade Length: 3 1/4"Width: 1 1/4"Thickness: 9/64"
#31 Bolsters
#61 Bolsters
#31 Fasteners
#61 Fasteners
CAT.# STEEL FINISH PRICE
J3198J319KJ3127J3128J3147J3148J3189
10951095
D2 SteelD2 Steel154CM154CM
Damascus
SatinBlack Teflon
PeenedSatin
PeenedSatin
Random
24.9524.9531.9531.9535.9535.95 99.95
CAT.# STEEL FINISH PRICE
J6127J6128J6107J6108J6157J6158J6189
D2 SteelD2 Steel
440C440C
CPM154CPM154
Damascus
PeenedSatin
PeenedSatin
PeenedSatin
Random
32.9532.9532.9532.95 44.9544.9589.95
CAT.# THICK ALLOY PRICE
K311K316K313K314
3/16”3/16”1/4”1/4”
BrassStainless
BrassStainless
6.956.956.956.95
CAT.# THICK ALLOY PRICE
K613K614
3/16”3/16”
BrassStainless
6.956.95
CAT.# TYPE ALLOY QTY/SIZE PRICE
B052A062B760A724B326A346
TorxTorx
CorbyCorbyPinsPins
BrassStainless
BrassStainless
BrassStainless
Two/1/4”Two/1/4”Two/1/4”Two/1/4”Six/3/32”Six/3/32”
3.954.952.903.701.991.99
CAT.# TYPE ALLOY QTY/SIZE PRICE
B451A461B660A624
TorxTorx
CorbyCorby
BrassStainless
BrassStainless
Two/1/4”Two/1/4”Two/1/4”Two/1/4”
3.954.953.493.49
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PATTERN 41
PATTERN 42 K N I F E M A K I N G . C O M
M A D E I N U S A - B l a d e s , H a n d l e s , S t e e l , M a c h i n e r y a n d
m o r e ! G e t w h a t y o u n e e d o n l i n e o r c a l l 1 - 8 0 0 - 3 5 1- 8 9 0 0
Pattern 41 BladesOverall Length: 7 5/8”Blade Length: 3”Width: 1”Thickness: 1/8”
Pattern 42 BladesOverall Length: 6 5/8”Blade Length: 2 5/8”Width: 7/8”Thickness: 1/8”
550lb Parcord 100ft
550lb Parcord 100ft
Kydex Sheath
Kydex Sheath
CAT.# STEEL FINISH PRICE
J4298J429KJ4227J4228J4207J4208J4257J4258J4289
10951095
D2 SteelD2 Steel
440C440C
CPM154CPM154
Damascus
SatinBlack Teflon
PeenedSatin
PeenedSatin
PeenedSatin
Random
24.9524.9532.9532.9532.9532.95 39.9539.9569.95
CAT.# STEEL FINISH PRICE
J4198J419KJ4127J4128J4137J4138J4189
10951095
D2 SteelD2 Steel
CPMS 30VCPMS 30VDamascus
SatinBlack Teflon
PeenedSatin
PeenedSatin
Random
24.9524.9532.9532.9542.9542.9579.95
CAT.# COLOR PRICE
PC114PC115PC102PC103PC104PC108
TealDark Brown
BlackOlive Drab
Coyote BrownBurgundy
6.996.996.996.996.996.99
CAT.# COLOR PRICE
PC118PC122PC109
PC113PC127PC128PC140PC134
Neon OrangeGold
Midnight Dark Green
Desert CamoFoliage Green
GI CamoStars & Stripes
6.996.996.996.996.996.996.996.99
CAT.# DESCRIPTION PRICE
KT420 Kydex Sheath 12.95
CAT.# DESCRIPTION PRICE
KT410 Kydex Sheath 12.95
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Concealed carry represents one of the mostpopular categories of handguns on the market today, and for good reason. These
handguns have the ability to be chambered in serious calibers for serious purposes. Plus, they have enough size that you can control them evenwhile firing those heavy cartridges. They are thebest of both worlds.
Having a lawfully permitted concealed handgunon you carries with it immense responsibility. Youalso have a responsibility to practice with your chosen firearm in order to become proficient, if thatday ever comes where you have to use that firearmto protect yourself or your loved ones. Shootability is a term for this class of concealed carry handguns..
Serious Calibers, Serious PurposesThese Concealed Carry Options Present the Best of Both Worlds
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Firearms for concealed carry often don’t have roomfor your little finger, which can be rectified by useof magazines with finger-extension base plates.
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ACCU-TEKHC-380WEBSITE: Accu-TekFirearms.comMSRP: $330ACTION: SACALIBER: .380 ACPCAPACITY: 13+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.8 inchesLENGTH: 6 inchesWEIGHT: 1.63 pounds
FEATURES: Mag release on bottom ofgrip, thumb safety blocks firing pin,adjustable rear sight
WEBSITE: ArmaLite.comMSRP: $550ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 13+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.89 inchesLENGTH: 7.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.6 pounds
FEATURES: External frame-mounted safety, all-steel construction,illuminated sights
BERETTABU9 NANOWEBSITE: Beretta.comMSRP: $445ACTION: STRCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 3 inchesLENGTH: 5.6 inchesWIDTH: 0.9 inchesHEIGHT: 4.2 inchesWEIGHT: 1.25 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable sights,striker-fired, tiny for a 9mm
BERETTACHEETAH 85FSWEBSITE: Beretta.comMSRP: $770ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .380 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.8 inchesLENGTH: 6.8 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesHEIGHT: 4.8 inchesWEIGHT: 1.46 pounds
FEATURES: Cocked-and-lockedcapable, safety/decocker, scaled-downcousin of the 92FS/M9
BERETTAPX4 STORM COMPACTWEBSITE: Beretta.comMSRP: $575ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 12+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.2 inchesLENGTH: 7.6 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.73 pounds
FEATURES: Interchangeablebackstraps, accessory rail, full-fingergrip, concealable dimensions
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BERSATHUNDER 380 COMBATWEBSITE: Bersa.comMSRP: $353ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .380 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.5 inchesLENGTH: 6 inchesWIDTH: 1 inchHEIGHT: 4.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.03 pounds
FEATURES: Safety-decocker, textured grip forrecoil control, sculpted grip
BERETTAPX4 STORM SUBCOMPACTWEBSITE: Beretta.comMSRP: $575ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 13+1BARREL LENGTH: 3 inchesLENGTH: 6.2 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesHEIGHT: 4.8 inchesWEIGHT: 1.63 pounds
FEATURES: Accessory rail,ambidextrous safety/decocker, smallestStorm model
BERSABP9CCWEBSITE: Bersa.comMSRP: $429ACTION: STRCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.3 inchesLENGTH: 6.35 inchesWIDTH: 0.94 inchesHEIGHT: 4.8 inchesWEIGHT: 1.34 pounds
FEATURES: White-outline rear sight,polymer frame, rear sight interchangeswith Glock
BERSATHUNDER 380 CCWEBSITE: Bersa.comMSRP: $323ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .380 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.5 inchesLENGTH: 6 inchesWIDTH: 1 inchHEIGHT: 4.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.03 pounds
FEATURES: Drift-adjustablerear sight, sculpted grip, bobbedlow-profile hammer
BERSATHUNDER PROWEBSITE: Bersa.comMSRP: $495ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 13+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.25 inchesLENGTH: 8 inchesWIDTH: 1.5 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.94 pounds
FEATURES: Cocked-and-locked-capable,large capacity of serious defensive caliber
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BOBERG ARMSXR9-SWEBSITE: BobergArms.comMSRP: $1,049ACTION: DAOCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.35 inchesLENGTH: 5.1 inchesWIDTH: 0.96 inchesHEIGHT: 4.2 inchesWEIGHT: 1.09 pounds
FEATURES: Truly unique operation, very compactfor barrel length, rotating locking barrel
BROWNINGHI-POWER MK IIIWEBSITE: Browning.comMSRP: $1,059ACTION: SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 13+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.625 inches
FEATURES: Ambidextrous safety,integral thumb rests, John Browning’slast 1911-style design
CARACALCARACAL CWEBSITE: Caracal-USA.comMSRP: $499ACTION: STRCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 15+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.66 inchesLENGTH: 6.57 inchesWIDTH: 1.1 inchesHEIGHT: 4.8 inchesWEIGHT: 1.56 pounds
FEATURES: Ambidextrous maga-zine release, extremely low-boreaxis, unique sighting options
CARACALCARACAL SCWEBSITE: Caracal-USA.comMSRP: $400ACTION: STRCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 13+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.4 inchesLENGTH: 6.34 inchesWIDTH: 0.93 inchesHEIGHT: 4.9 inchesWEIGHT: 1.38 pounds
FEATURES: Fiber optic front sight,accessory rail, low-bore axis for recoilmitigation
CZ75BWEBSITE: CZ-USA.comMSRP: $612ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 14+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.9 inchesLENGTH: 8.1 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesHEIGHT: 5.4 inchesWEIGHT: 2.2 pounds
FEATURES: Three-dot combat sights, similar ergonomics to 1911/high-power pistols, DA/SA design
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CZP-06WEBSITE: CZ-USA.comMSRP: $680ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.9 inchesLENGTH: 7.2 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesHEIGHT: 5.3 inchesWEIGHT: 1.82 pounds
FEATURES: Rubber grips, light forged alloy frame,firing pin blocking safety, decocking lever
CZ75 D PCR COMPACTWEBSITE: CZ-USA.comMSRP: $599ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 14+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.8 inchesLENGTH: 7.24 inchesWIDTH: 1.38 inchesHEIGHT: 5.03 inchesWEIGHT: 1.91 pounds
FEATURES: Forged aluminum alloyframe, decocking lever, light weight
CZCZ 97 BWEBSITE: CZ-USA.comMSRP: $707ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.5 inchesLENGTH: 8.3 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesHEIGHT: 5.9 inchesWEIGHT: 2.54 pounds
FEATURES: Loaded chamber indica-tor, cocked-and-locked capable, steelframe for durability
CZP-01WEBSITE: CZ-USA.comMSRP: $627ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 10BARREL LENGTH: 3.8 inchesLENGTH: 7.2 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesHEIGHT: 5.1 inchesWEIGHT: 1.75 pounds
FEATURES: Decocker, forged alloy frame, meets NATOspecifications
CZSP-01 TACTICALWEBSITE: CZ-USA.comMSRP: $737ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 12+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.6 inchesLENGTH: 8.15 inchesWIDTH: 1.46 inchesWEIGHT: 2.4 pounds
FEATURES: Tritium sights, integralaccessory rail, fore and aft slide serrations,combat-style trigger guard
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EAAWITNESS STEEL FULL SIZE TANFOGLIOWEBSITE: EAACorp.comMSRP: $607ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 15+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.5 inchesLENGTH: 8.1 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.06 pounds
FEATURES: Sleek anti-snag design, DA/SA operationfor hammer-down carry, once popular in competitions forhigh capacity and durability
WEBSITE: EAACorp.comMSRP: $607ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 12+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.6 inchesLENGTH: 7.3 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesHEIGHT: 4.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.88 pounds
FEATURES: Chambered in 9mm, .40SW, 10mm and .45 ACP, steel frame forlong service life, compact version offull-size Witness model
EAAWITNESS POLYMERCARRYWEBSITE: EAACorp.comMSRP: $691ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 17+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.6 inchesLENGTH: 7.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.4 inchesWEIGHT: 1.81 pounds
FEATURES: Polymer version ofWitness model, tapered cone-lockbarrel for accuracy, integral rail
FNHFNS-9WEBSITE: FNHUSA.comMSRP: $599ACTION: DAOCALIBER: 9 mmCAPACITY: 17+1BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 7.25 inchesWEIGHT: 1.58 pounds
FEATURES: Night sights, inter-changeable backstraps, loaded chamberindicator, front and rear slide serrations
GLOCKG17WEBSITE: Glock.comMSRP: $599ACTION: STRCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 17+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.5 inchesLENGTH: 8 inchesWIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 5.4 inchesWEIGHT: 1.38 pounds
FEATURES: White outline rear sight,polymer frame for light weight, combattrigger guard, double-stack magazine
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GLOCKG26WEBSITE: Glock.comMSRP: $629ACTION: STRCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.5 inchesLENGTH: 6.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 4.2 inchesWEIGHT: 1.23 pounds
FEATURES: White outline rear sight,polymer frame for light weight, combattrigger guard, double-stack magazine
GLOCKG21WEBSITE: Glock.comMSRP: $649ACTION: STRCALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 13+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.6 inchesLENGTH: 8 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.87 pounds
FEATURES: White outline rearsight, polymer frame for light weight,combat trigger guard, double-stackmagazine relieved backstrap to fitsmaller hands
GLOCKG22WEBSITE: Glock.comMSRP: $529ACTION: STRCALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 15+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.5 inchesLENGTH: 8 inchesWIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 5.4 inchesWEIGHT: 1.62 pounds
FEATURES: White outline rear sight,polymer frame for light weight, combattrigger guard, double-stack magazine
GLOCKG23WEBSITE: Glock.comMSRP: $529ACTION: STRCALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 13+1BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 6.88 inchesWIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.45 pounds
FEATURES: White outline rearsight, polymer frame for lightweight, combat trigger guard,double-stack magazine
GLOCKG27WEBSITE: Glock.comMSRP: $629ACTION: STRCALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 9+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.46 inchesLENGTH: 6.29 inchesWIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 4.2 inchesWEIGHT: 1.23 pounds
FEATURES: White outline rear sight, polymer frame for light weight, combat trigger guard, double-stack magazine
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GLOCKG30SFWEBSITE: Glock.comMSRP: $619ACTION: STRCALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.8 inchesLENGTH: 6.9 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 4.9 inchesWEIGHT: 1.25 pounds
FEATURES: White outline rear sight,polymer frame for light weight, combattrigger guard, double-stack magazine
GLOCKG33WEBSITE: Glock.comMSRP: $599ACTION: STRCALIBER: .357 sigCAPACITY: 9+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.43 inchesLENGTH: 6.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 4.2 inchesWEIGHT: 1.25 pounds
FEATURES: White outline rear sight,polymer frame for light weight, combattrigger guard, double-stack magazine
GLOCKG37WEBSITE: Glock.comMSRP: $562ACTION: STRCALIBER: .45 GAPCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.5 inchesLENGTH: 8 inchesWIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.63 pounds
FEATURES: White outline rear sight,polymer frame for light weight, combattrigger guard, double-stack magazine
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WEBSITE: HK-USA.comMSRP: $999ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 12+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.66 inchesLENGTH: 6.8 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.38 pounds
FEATURES: Interchangeablebackstraps, available in 9mm and.357 SIG, integral accessory rail,multiple trigger types
GLOCKG38WEBSITE: Glock.comMSRP: $614 ACTION: STRCALIBER: .45 GAPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 7.4 inchesWIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.5 pounds
FEATURES: White outline rear sight,polymer frame for light weight, combattrigger guard, double-stack magazine
GLOCKG39WEBSITE: Glock.comMSRP: $614ACTION: STRCALIBER: .45 GAPCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.5 inchesLENGTH: 6.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 4.2 inchesWEIGHT: 1.5 pounds
FEATURES: White outline rear sight,polymer frame for light weight, combattrigger guard, double-stack magazine
HECKLER & KOCHUSP COMPACTWEBSITE: HK-USA.comMSRP: $999 ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 13+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.6 inchesLENGTH: 6.8 inchesWIDTH: 1.14 inchesHEIGHT: 5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.47 pounds
FEATURES: Accessory rail,interchangeable backstraps, easilyengaged controls, scaled-downHK USP design
HECKLER & KOCHVP9WEBSITE: HK-USA.comMSRP: $719ACTION: STRCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 15+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.09 inchesLENGTH: 7.34 inchesWIDTH: 1.32 inchesHEIGHT: 5.41 inchesWEIGHT: 1.66 pounds
FEATURES: Accessory rail, short-recoillinkless locking system, striker fired,ambidextrous controls, polymer frame withinterchangeable grips and backstraps
HECKLER& KOCHP2000
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WEBSITE:Hi-PointFirearms.comMSRP: $189ACTION: SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.5inchesLENGTH: 6.75 inchesWEIGHT: 1.81 pounds
FEATURES: Three-dot adjustable sights,thumb safety, rear aperture sight option
WEBSITE: Kahr.comMSRP: $460ACTION: DAOCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 3 INCHESLENGTH: 5.42 inchesWIDTH: 0.9 inchesHEIGHT: 4 inchesWEIGHT: 1 pound
FEATURES: Polymer frame forweight reduction, very narrow, stippledgrips for control
KAHR CW40WEBSITE: Kahr.comMSRP: $855ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.6 inchesLENGTH: 6.4 inchesWIDTH: 0.94 inchesHEIGHT: 4.6 inchesWEIGHT: 1.63 pounds
FEATURES: White-bar dot sights,very slim, full-finger grip for many hands
KAHR ARMSCW45WEBSITE: Kahr.comMSRP: $449ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.6 inchesLENGTH: 6.32 inchesWIDTH: 1 inchHEIGHT: 4.8 inchesWEIGHT: 1.38 pounds
FEATURES: .45 ACP with dimensionsof a 9mm-frame gun, law enforcement-friendly DAO action, very narrow width
KAHR ARMSK40WEBSITE: Kahr.comMSRP: $855ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.5 inchesLENGTH: 6.1 inchesWIDTH: 0.94 inchesHEIGHT: 4.55 inchesWEIGHT: 1.19 pounds
FEATURES: White-bar dot sights,full-finger grip for many hands, verynarrow, tight tolerances for accuracy
KAHRARMSCM9
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KAHR ARMSPM45WEBSITE: Kahr.comMSRP: $855ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 5+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.24 inchesLENGTH: 5.8 inchesWIDTH: 1 inchHEIGHT: 4.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.19 pounds
FEATURES: White-bar-dot enhancedsights, full-finger grip for many hands,very slim for a .45 ACP, available withstainless slide as the CM45
KAHR ARMSP380WEBSITE: Kahr.comMSRP: $649ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .380 ACPCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.5 inchesLENGTH: 4.9 inchesWIDTH: 0.75 inchesHEIGHT: 3.9 inchesWEIGHT: 0.69 pounds
FEATURES: Textured polymer grip,very compact design, optional CrimsonTrace laser, optional night sights
KAHR ARMSP40WEBSITE: Kahr.comMSRP: $739ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.6 inchesLENGTH: 6.1 inchesWIDTH: 0.94 inchesHEIGHT: 4.6 inchesWEIGHT: 1.19 pounds
FEATURES: Bar-dot-style combatsights, incredibly slim and light, stainlessslide for longevity
KAHR ARMSP45WEBSITE: Kahr.comMSRP: $805ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.6 inchesLENGTH: 6.07 inchesWIDTH: 1.01 inchHEIGHT: 4.8 inchesWEIGHT: 1.31 pounds
FEATURES: Polymer and steelconstruction, snag-free sights,easily concealable dimensions
KAHR ARMST9WEBSITE: Kahr.comMSRP: $831ACTION: DAOCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 6 inchesWIDTH: 0.9 inchesHEIGHT: 4.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.56 pounds
FEATURES: Bar-dot-style combat sights,wood grips with gentle palm swell, single stackdesign for easy concealability
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KEL-TECP-32WEBSITE: KelTecWeapons.comMSRP: $318ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .32 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.7 inchesLENGTH: 5 inchesWEIGHT: 6.6 ounces
FEATURES: Extremely concealable,lifetime warranty, perfect size forsmaller hands
KEL-TECPF9WEBSITE: KelTecWeapons.comMSRP: $333ACTION: DAOCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.1 inchesLENGTH: 5.9 inchesWIDTH: 0.9 inchesHEIGHT: 4.3 inchesWEIGHT: 0.81 pounds
FEATURES: Accessory rail, magazineincludes finger rest, extremely light, vari-ous color choices
KIMBERSOLO CARRYWEBSITE: KimberAmerica.comMSRP: $815ACTION: STRCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.7 inchesLENGTH: 5.5 inchesWIDTH: 1 inchWEIGHT: 1.06 pounds
FEATURES: Low-profile white-dotsights, 1911-inspired design in striker-fired configuration, three-dot combatsights, aluminum frame
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WEBSITE: MagnumResearch.comMSRP: $559ACTION: STRCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 15+1BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 7.1 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5.3 inchesWEIGHT: 1.75 pounds
FEATURES: Decocking button,interchangeable backstraps, fullyadjustable rear sight, replaceablefront sight
MAGNUM RESEARCHBABY DESERT EAGLE IIPOLYMER COMPACTWEBSITE: MagnumResearch.comMSRP: $629ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.52 inchesLENGTH: 8.25 inchesWEIGHT: 2.41 pounds
FEATURES: Three-dot sights, integral accessory rail, firing pin blocksafety, carbon steel slide
MAGNUM RESEARCHBABY DESERT EAGLE II COMPACTWEBSITE: MagnumResearch.comMSRP: $656ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 12+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.64 inchesLENGTH: 7.25 inchesWIDTH: 1.125 inchesHEIGHT: 4.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.31 pounds
FEATURES: Available in steel or polymerframe, various barrel lengths, large capacity for its size, unique aesthetics
MAGNUMRESEARCHMICRO DESERT EAGLEWEBSITE:MagnumResearch.comMSRP: $467ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .380 ACPCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.2 inchesLENGTH: 4.5 inchesWEIGHT: 0.88 pounds
FEATURES: Slight palm swell,no-snag sights milled into frame,very unique aesthetics
WEBSITE: Ruger.comMSRP: $449ACTION: DAOCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.12 inchesLENGTH: 6 inchesWIDTH: 0.9 inchesHEIGHT: 4.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.06 pounds
FEATURES: Snag-freeergonomic design, low-profileadjustable sights, accessory rail,smooth trigger pull
MAGNUM RESEARCHMR9
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RUGERP95WEBSITE: Ruger.comMSRP: $399ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.9 inchesLENGTH: 7.25 inchesWIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 5.75 inchesWEIGHT: 1.69 pounds
FEATURES: Synthetic grip, stainless slide,decocking lever, polymer frame to save weight
WEBSITE: Ruger.comMSRP: $529ACTION: STRCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 17+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.5 inchesLENGTH: 6.9 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 4.6 inchesWEIGHT: 1.46 pounds
FEATURES: Accessory rail, frontslide serrations, amazing capacity forsize, various finishes for slide
RUGERSR40CWEBSITE: Ruger.comMSRP: $529ACTION: STRCALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 15+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.5 inchesLENGTH: 6.9 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 4.6 inchesWEIGHT: 1.46 pounds
FEATURES: Interchangeablebackstrap, large capacity for size,polymer frame to save weight,ambidextrous mag release
SAR ARMSK2WEBSITE: EAACorp.comMSRP: $657ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 14+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.7 inchesLENGTH: 8.3 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5.7 inchesWEIGHT: 2.5 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable rear sight,cocked-and-locked carry, very largecapacity for caliber, integral accessory rail
SAR ARMSK2PWEBSITE: EAACorp.comMSRP: $412ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 16+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.8 inchesLENGTH: 7.3 inchesWIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.81 pounds
FEATURES: Ambidextrous safety,full-size grip with compact slide,ambidextrous safety
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SIG SAUERP226WEBSITE: Sig-Sauer.comMSRP: $1,015ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 15+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.4 inchesLENGTH: 7.7 inchesWIDTH: 1.5 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.13 pounds
FEATURES: Decocking lever, ergonomic controlsfor one-hand operation, steel construction, wide rangeof custom features
SCCYCPX1 StainlessWEBSITE: SCCY.comMSRP: $334ACTION: DAOCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.1 inchesLENGTH: 5.7 inchesWIDTH: 1 inchWEIGHT: 0.94 pounds
FEATURES: Snag-free design, lever-style slide release, all-internal hammer
SCCYCPX-2WEBSITE: SCCY.comMSRP: $314ACTION: DAOCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.1 inchesLENGTH: 5.7 inchesWIDTH: 1 inchWEIGHT: 0.94 pounds
FEATURES: Snag-free design, lever-style slide release, all-internal hammer
SIG SAUERP224 SASWEBSITE: SigSauer.comMSRP: $1,149ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 11+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.5 inchesLENGTH: 6.7 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 4.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.59 pounds
FEATURES: Palm swell, double-stack magazine, snag-free sights,miniscule package for a Sig design
SIG SAUERP229WEBSITE: Sig-Sauer.comMSRP: $1,015ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 12+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.9 inchesLENGTH: 7.1 inchesWIDTH: 1.5 inchesHEIGHT: 5.4 inchesWEIGHT: 2 pounds
FEATURES: Snap-on modular grips,optimized for concealed and discreet carry,safety/decocking lever
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SIG SAUERP232WEBSITE: SigSauer.comMSRP: $809ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .380 ACPCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.6 inchesLENGTH: 6.6 inchesWIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 4.7 inchesWEIGHT: 1.15 pounds
FEATURES: Siglite night sights optional,ergonomic style, non-slip grips
SIG SAUERP238 SASWEBSITE: SigSauer.comMSRP: $766ACTION: SACALIBER: .380 ACPCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.7 inchesLENGTH: 5.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.1 inchesHEIGHT: 3.9 inchesWEIGHT: 0.94 pounds
FEATURES: Cocked-and-locked single-action carry, 1911-style in a subcompact,many finishes/colors available
SIG SAUERP239 DAKWEBSITE: SigSauer.comMSRP: $993ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.6 inchesLENGTH: 6.6 inchesWIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 5.1 inchesWEIGHT: 1.84 pounds
FEATURES: Double-strike capa-ble for hard primers, Nitron finish onslide for durability, DAO trigger islaw-enforcement friendly
SIG SAUERP29 RS WEBSITE: SigSauer.comMSRP: $599ACTION: DAOCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.9 inchesLENGTH: 5.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.1 inchesHEIGHT: 3.9 inchesWEIGHT: 1.28 pounds
FEATURES: Integral laser, optional Siglitenight sights, extremely compact design
SIG SAUERP938WEBSITE: SigSauer.comMSRP: $838ACTION: SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 3 inchesLENGTH: 5.9 inchesWIDTH: 1.1 inchesHEIGHT: 3.9 inchesWEIGHT: 1 pound
FEATURES: Siglite night sights,snag-free body design, single-actioncocked-and-locked capable
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WEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $569ACTION: STRCALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.5 inchesLENGTH: 6.7 inchesWIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 4.3 inchesWEIGHT: 1.38 pounds
FEATURES: Steel Novak Lo-Mount carry sights,smallest .40 SW in the M&P line, snag-free design
SMITH & WESSONM&P BODYGUARD 380WEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $379ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .380 ACPCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.75 inchesLENGTH: 5.25 inchesWEIGHT: 0.75 pounds
FEATURES: Polymer frame, stainless steelslide, sights similar to M&P sights, moldedgrip for ergonomic fit
SMITH & WESSONM&P9C THUMB SAFETYWEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $569ACTION: DAOCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 12+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.5 inches
FEATURES: Interchangeablebackstraps, ambidextrous thumbsafety, integral accessory rail
SMITH & WESSONM&P .40WEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $569ACTION: STRCALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 15+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.25 inchesLENGTH: 7.6 inchesWIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.5 pounds
FEATURES: Interchangeablebackstraps, large capacity for caliber,low-profile tactical sights
SMITH & WESSONM&P 45CWEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $599ACTION: STRCALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 7.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 4.8 inchesWEIGHT: 1.64 pounds
FEATURES: Steel low-profile carry sights,interchangeable palm swells, compact versionof the M&P in .45 ACP
SMITH &WESSONM&P 40c
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WEBSITE: Springfield-Armory.comMSRP: $599ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 5+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.3 inchesLENGTH: 6.3 inchesHEIGHT: 4.4 inchesWEIGHT: 1.34 pounds
SMITH & WESSONSHIELDWEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $449ACTION: STRCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.1 inchesLENGTH: 6.1 inchesWIDTH: 0.95 inchesHEIGHT: 4.6 inchesWEIGHT: 1.19 pounds
FEATURES: Frame-mountedsafety, low-profile combat sights,polymer frame for incredible lightness,frame-mounted safety
SPRINGFIELD ARMORYXD(M) 3.8 FULL-SIZE 9MMWEBSITE: Springfield-Armory.comMSRP: $697ACTION: STRCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 19+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.8 inchesLENGTH: 6.75 inchesHEIGHT: 5.75 inchesWEIGHT: 1.81 pounds
FEATURES: Grip safety, trigger safety,fiber optic front sight, outstanding capacity,snag-free rear combat sight
WEBSITE: Springfield-Armory.comMSRP: $549ACTION: STRCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 13+1BARREL LENGTH: 3 inchesLENGTH: 6.25 inchesWIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 4.75 inchesWEIGHT: 1.63 pounds
FEATURES: Three-dot drift-adjustable and interchangeable rearsight, accepts full-size XD maga-zines, compact length
WEBSITE: SteyrArms.comMSRP: $649ACTION: DAOCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 17+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.6 inchesLENGTH: 6.7 inchesWIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 5.1 inchesWEIGHT: 1.6 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable three-dotsights, low barrel axis, integralaccessory rail, trigger safety
SPRINGFIELDARMORYXD SUBCOMPACT
SPRINGFIELD ARMORYXDS SINGLE STACK
FEATURES: Two-dot rearsight, fiber optic front sight,short reset trigger, availablein 9mm (7+1)
STEYRC-A1
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WEBSITE: StoegerIndustries.comMSRP: $469ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 11+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.6 inchesLENGTH: 7 inchesWEIGHT: 2 pounds
FEATURES: Ambidextroussafety/decocking lever, rotatingbarrel, available as well in 9mmand .45 ACP
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STEYRS-A1WEBSITE: SteyrArms.comMSRP: $560 - CURRENTACTION: DAOCALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.6 inchesLENGTH: 6.7 inchesWEIGHT: 1.5 pounds
FEATURES: Trapezoidal sights, integral trigger safety, integralaccessory rail, natural-point-of-aim ergonomics
STOEGERCOUGAR
WEBSITE: TaurusUSA.comMSRP: $403ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 7+1BARREL LENGTH: 3 inchesLENGTH: 6 inchesWEIGHT: 1.19 pounds
FEATURES: Low-profilefixed sights, ergonomic design,snag-free controls
TAURUS92B-17WEBSITE: TaurusUSA.comMSRP: $638ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 17+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.6 inchesWEIGHT: 2.13 pounds
FEATURES: Improved capacity (17+1), combat-style triggerguard, multi-position frame-mounted safety/decocker
TAURUS709 SLIM
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TAURUSDT 40WEBSITE: TaurusUSA.comMSRP: $589ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 11+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.2 inchesLENGTH: 6.3 inchesWIDTH: 1.15 inchesHEIGHT: 5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.5 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable sights, safety integral totrigger, polymer frame to save weight
TAURUS740 SLIMWEBSITE: TaurusUSA.comMSRP: $403.98ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.2 inchesLENGTH: 6.24 inchesWIDTH: 1.02 inchesWEIGHT: 1.19 pounds
FEATURES: Trigger safety, integralcontoured thumb rests, available in blueor matte stainless
TAURUS738BWEBSITE: TaurusUSA.comMSRP: $356ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .380 ACPCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 2.84 inchesWEIGHT: 0.63 pounds
FEATURES: Extremely light weight, low-profile snag-free sights, straightforwardoperation, extremely compact
TAURUS809BWEBSITE: TaurusUSA.comMSRP: $487ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 17+1BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 8.25 inchesWEIGHT: 1.88 pounds
FEATURES: Multi-positionsafety/decocker, cocked-and-locked capable (even as a DA/SA)
TAURUSPT 24/7 G2WEBSITE: TaurusUSA.comMSRP: $528ACTION: STRCALIBER: 9mmCAPACITY: 17+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.2 inchesLENGTH: 7.3 inchesWEIGHT: 1.75 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable sights, accessory rail,extremely high capacity, ergonomic design
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WALTHERP99WEBSITE: WaltherArms.comMSRP: $629ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 12+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.1 inchesLENGTH: 7.2 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5.3 inchesWEIGHT: 1.6 pounds
FEATURES: Safety/decocker button, ambidextrous mag releasebuilt into trigger guard, three-dot adjustable combat sights
WEBSITE: WaltherArms.comMSRP: $649ACTION: STRCALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 11+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.1 inchesLENGTH: 7.2 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 5.3 inchesWEIGHT: 1.6 pounds
FEATURES: Interchangeablebackstraps, ambidextrous andextended slide release, integralaccessory rail
WALTHERPPK
WALTHERPPQ M2
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WALTHERPK380WEBSITE: WaltherAmerica.comMSRP: $399ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .380 ACPCAPACITY: 8+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.7 inchesLENGTH: 6.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.2 inchesHEIGHT: 5.2 inchesWEIGHT: 1.21 pounds
FEATURES: Three-dot sights, similar to a slimmed-downP99, molder finger grooves
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WEBSITE: WaltherAmerica.comMSRP: $629ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .380 ACPCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.4 inchesLENGTH: 6.1 inchesWIDTH: 1 inchHEIGHT: 3.8 inchesWEIGHT: 1.4 pounds
FEATURES: James Bond’s origi-nal defensive pistol, sleek profile,snag-free design, decocking lever
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Y ou’ve saved your money and purchasedthat new carry gun. You’ve spent hours atthe reloading bench carefully crafting up
the perfect handload, or have purchased enoughammunition for a long session at the range withyour new firearm.
After all that time and expense, buying a
holster for your new handgun can be as much funand take as much thought as it took to buy thehandgun in the first place.
Take some time and look over the selection ofholsters we have assembled here. Whether youprefer utilitarian Kydex or handcrafted leather,we’re sure you can find the perfect match.
Picking the Per fect M atch
Best Kydex and Leather H olster O ptions
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WEBSITE: Blade-Tech.comMSRP: $79.99DESCRIPTION: This Blade-Tech holster was designed withcomfort and concealing in mind.
WEBSITE: DesantisHolster.comMSRP: $59.99DESCRIPTION: This unique holster has been reduced to thebarest of essentials, yet offers a secure grip on the handgunthanks to exact molding and adjustable tension device.
WEBSITE: DesantisHolster.comMSRP: $69.99DESCRIPTION: Premium saddle leather, double seams and ahighly detailed molded fit make this exposed-muzzle, tight-fitting,two-slot holster a great choice for your favorite pistol. It features anadjustable-tension device.
[LEATHER]
DESANTISThumb BreakMini Side
[LEATHER]
DESANTISMini Scabbard
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BLADE-TECHEclipse OWB Straight DropAmbidextrous Holster
Pocket Points• Mini Scabbard will accommodate belts up to 1.5 inches wide
• Available in black or tan unlined leather
Pocket Points• Available in black or tan leather • Belt slots are 1.75 inches wide
WEBSITE: DesantisHolster.comMSRP: $72.95–103.95DESCRIPTION: The firearm rides high and is presented atan optimum draw angle in this holster. Its thumb break andexact molding, together with a tension device, allow for asecure and highly concealable carry.
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DESANTISThumb BreakScabbard
Pocket Points• Belt slots are 1.75 inches wide • Available in black or tan leather, with or without suede lining, in plain or basket weave finishes
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DESCRIPTION: Constructed of durable, virtually maintenance-free Kydex, the Triton is fast, thin and easy to conceal. The belt clipoffers quick on and off capability, while the sweat guard protectsboth gun and gun carrier. The firm holster body allows a smoothand easy return to the holster after the draw, while the raisedsweat guard protects the pistol from corrosive perspiration and alsoprotects your skin from hard steel.
WEBSITE: GalcoGunleather.comMSRP: $85.95DESCRIPTION: The open-top design offers a swift draw andpresentation, while detailed molding provides secure retention.The butt-forward cant allows effective concealment of even alarge defensive handgun. The Combat Master has an open muzzleand fits belts up to 1.75 inches.
WEBSITE: GalcoGunleather.comMSRP: $124.95DESCRIPTION: Constructed of premium steerhide, the Side SnapScabbard retains the quick on-off snap loops that fit belts up to 1.5inches. The open-top design remains the same, with the additionof a reinforced mouth for smooth and easy one-handed return tothe holster. New to the SSS is a slight butt-forward cant, in con-trast to the steeper angle of the earlier version. It keeps theadjustable tension unit and the comfortable, highly concealableforward-molded design of its predecessor, while adding a raisedsweat guard to protect both the firearm and the gun carrier.
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GALCOSSS Side Snap Scabbard (Gen 2)
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GALCOCombat Master Belt Holster
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GALCOTriton Kydex IWB Holster
Pocket Points• Made for semi-automatic pistols and double-action revolvers
• Combat Master is available in right- or left-hand designs in tan or black finishes
Pocket Points• Side Snap Scabbard is offered for right- or left-hand draw in black
WEBSITE: GalcoGunleather.comMSRP: $45.95DESCRIPTION: Galco’s new TacSlide combines steerhide andKydex for a belt holster that is fast and concealable. The steerhideback plate is smooth where it rides against the wearer’s body,greatly increasing comfort.
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GALCOTacSlide BeltHolster
Pocket Points• TacSlide is currently offered for popular semiautomatics and double-action revolvers
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WEBSITE: GalcoGunleather.comMSRP: $54.95
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Pocket Points• Belt-mounted holster• Available in 30 colors
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BLACKPOINT TACTICALLeather Wing RHC
[LEATHER]
BLACKPOINT TACTICALStandard Outside-the-Waistband (OWB) RHCWEBSITE:BlackPointTactical.comMSRP: $75DESCRIPTION:Designed with U.S. Spe-cial Forces input, thisholster is made for com-fort and concealment. Aslightly higher ride (thisis adjustable by the enduser with different beltclips), a more completebend (the holster alltogether has a curve to itas opposed to the endsjust being bent in) andan open bottom are just afew of the differentiatingdetails.
WEBSITE: BlackPointTactical.comMSRP: $85DESCRIPTION: This is BlackpointTactical’s bestselling holster, andfor good reason. The Kydex centerprovides excellent adjustable reten-tion, while leather wings providethe flexibility to bend to thewearer’s hip dimensions.
Pocket Points• Kydex• Completely customizable through BlackPoint’s website with 30 different color options
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F rom the early 19th-century firearms that settled the Old West through the famousfirearms used in exhibition shoots around
the country, the revolver represents the originalstandard for a defensive or competition handgun.
Chambering for this class of firearm runs thegamut from the ubiquitous 22LR that can be usedfor plinking, small game and even some steel-typecompetitions at the club level, up to the mighty
S&W 500 that is capable of taking down any animalon the face of the earth.
Literally hundreds of years of engineering andtechnology have gone into creating the contempo-rary revolver and the market has never been morerobust and exciting.
We are sure that you will find something on thefollowing pages to meet any need, from a concealedcarry firearm to a large-framed hunting revolver.
The O r iginalsRevolvers Are the Standard for Defensive & Competition Handguns
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WEBSITE: TaurusUSA.comMSRP: $1,030ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .45 Colt/.410 ShotshellCAPACITY: 6BARREL LENGTH: 6.5 inchesLENGTH: 1.17 feetWEIGHT: 4.54 pounds
FEATURES: 3-inch chambers, soft rubber grips with cushioned insert, rated to fire .454 Casull cartridgesas well, 3-inch barrel version also available
TAURUS617WEBSITE: TaurusUSA.comMSRP: $560ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .357 MAGCAPACITY: 7BARREL LENGTH: 2 inchesLENGTH: 6.6 inchesWIDTH: 1.5 inchesHEIGHT: 5.1 inchesWEIGHT: 1.75 pounds
CHARTER ARMSSOUTHPAWWEBSITE: CharterFirearms.comMSRP: $415ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .38 SPL +PCAPACITY: 5BARREL LENGTH: 2 inchesWEIGHT: 0.75 pounds
FEATURES: Dedicated left-hand model, aluminumframe for light weight, available in two-tone pink finish
TAURUSRAGING JUDGE MAGNUM
FEATURES: High capacityfor caliber, recoil-cushioninggrip, integral sights
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CHARTER ARMSUNDERCOVER LITE BLACK STDWEBSITE: CharterFirearms.comMSRP: $410ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .38 SPL +PCAPACITY: 5BARREL LENGTH: 2 inchesWEIGHT: 0.75 pounds
FEATURES: Aluminum frame with steel,spurred hammer, integral sights
WEBSITE: ChiappaFirearms.comMSRP: $1,073ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .357 MAGCAPACITY: 6BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.87 pounds
FEATURES: Fires from bottom cylinder,concealed hammer, extremely low bore axis
CHIAPPA FIREARMSRHINO 200DSWEBSITE: ChiappaFirearms.comMSRP: $999ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .357 MAGCAPACITY: 6BARREL LENGTH: 2 inchesLENGTH: 6.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.5 pounds
FEATURES: Extremely low boreaxis, fiber optic front sight, powerfuldefensive cartridge
CHIAPPAFIREARMSRHINO 40DS
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ROSSI462
EAABOUNTY HUNTER .44 MAGNUM
COBRA FIREARMSSHADOW
ROSSIR971WEBSITE: RossiUSA.comMSRP: $465ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .357 MAGCAPACITY: 6BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable sights,molded grips, great sight radius
WEBSITE: CobraPistols.netMSRP: $425ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .38 SPL +PCAPACITY: 5BARREL LENGTH: 1.9 inchesLENGTH: 6.4 inchesWEIGHT: 0.94 pounds
FEATURES: Hammerless design,wide range of custom colors, integralsights
WEBSITE: EAACorp.com MSRP: $480ACTION: SACALIBER: .44 MAGCAPACITY: 6BARREL LENGTH: 7.5 inchesLENGTH: 12.7 inchesWEIGHT: 2.56 pounds
FEATURES: Nickel finish,steel frame for strength, right-side loading gate
WEBSITE: RossiUSA.comMSRP: $465ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .357 MAGCAPACITY: 6BARREL LENGTH: 2 inchesLENGTH: 6.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.63 pounds
FEATURES: Low-profile fixedsights, scalloped grips, solid firepower
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RUGERGP100
WEBSITE: CharterFirearms.comMSRP: $421ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .38 SPLCAPACITY: 5BARREL LENGTH: 2 inchesWEIGHT: 0.75 pounds
FEATURES: Bright pink cast aluminum frame, extreme light weight, very simple operation
ROSSI85104WEBSITE: RossiUSA.comMSRP: $391ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .38 SPLCAPACITY: 6BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2 pounds
FEATURES: Ventilated rib atopbarrel, adjustable sights, supremelycomfortable grips
WEBSITE: Ruger.comMSRP: $759ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .357 MAGCAPACITY: 7BARREL LENGTH: 4.2 inchesLENGTH: 9.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.5 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable sights,palm-swell grip, extra shot byvirtue of unique chambering, 4-inch barrel model also available
WEBSITE: CharterFirearms.comMSRP: $405ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .44 SPLCAPACITY: 5BARREL LENGTH: 2.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.31 pounds
FEATURES: Bobbed hammerdesign, snag-free receiver design,serious defensive caliber
CHARTER ARMSPINK LADY OFF DUTY
CHARTER ARMSBULLDOG BLUE STANDARD
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WEBSITE: Ruger.comMSRP: $879 (with CrimsonTrace laser grip)ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .357 MAGCAPACITY: 5BARREL LENGTH: 1.9 inchesLENGTH: 6.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 4.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.04 pounds
FEATURES:Hammerless design,some polymer components, customCrimson Trace laser grips
WEBSITE: Ruger.comMSRP: $699ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .357 MAGCAPACITY: 5BARREL LENGTH: 4.2 inchesLENGTH: 9.12 inchesWEIGHT: 1.84 pounds
FEATURES: Fiber optic front sight,adjustable rear sight, 3-inch barrel forimproved velocity
RUGERLCR
RUGERLCR .22 WMRWEBSITE: Ruger.comMSRP: $529ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .22 WMRCAPACITY: 6BARREL LENGTH: 1.9 inchesLENGTH: 6.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.3 inchesHEIGHT: 4.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.04 pounds
FEATURES: Hammerless design, somepolymer components, integral sights
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WEBSITE: Ruger.comMSRP: $1,079ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .44 MAGCAPACITY: 6BARREL LENGTH: 2.5 inchesLENGTH: 7.6 inchesWEIGHT: 2.81 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable rear sight, large capacity for caliber, wide grip for recoil mitigation
SMITH & WESSON60WEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $729ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .357 MAG/.38 SPL +PCAPACITY: 5BARREL LENGTH: 2.1 inchesLENGTH: 6.6 inchesWEIGHT: 1.41 pounds
FEATURES: Ergonomic grip, stainless steelfor durability, designed for discreet carry
SMITH & WESSON60 LS LADYSMITHWEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $759ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .357 MAG/.38 SPL +PCAPACITY: 5BARREL LENGTH: 2.1 inchesLENGTH: 6.6 inchesWEIGHT: 1.31 pounds
FEATURES: Walnut full-finger grips, fits easilyin a purse or discreet holster, integral sights
RUGERSUPER REDHAWKALASKAN
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WEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $689ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .22 MAGCAPACITY: 7BARREL LENGTH: 1.9 inchesLENGTH: 6.2 inchesWEIGHT: 0.69 pounds
FEATURES: Hammerless design,high capacity for size, suitable forthe recoil-sensitive
SMITH &WESSON351C
WEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $839ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .357 MAG/.38 SPL +PCAPACITY: 6BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 9.25 inchesWEIGHT: 2.56 pounds
FEATURES: Red ramp frontsight, comfortable grip, fantasticaccuracy potential
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SMITH &WESSON686
WEBSITE:Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $869ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .45 Colt/.410 ShotshellCAPACITY: 6BARREL LENGTH: 2.75 inchesLENGTH: 8.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.75 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.88 pounds
FEATURES: Accepts .410 shotshells,.45 Colt and .45 ACP, features integralsights, rifled barrel
SMITH & WESSON640WEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $839ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .357 MAG/.38 SPL +PCAPACITY: 5BARREL LENGTH: 2.1 inchesLENGTH: 6.6 inchesWEIGHT: 1.44 pounds
FEATURES: Fully shrouded hammer,snag-free design, powerful cartridge
WEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $829ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .357 MAG/.38 SPL +PCAPACITY: 6BARREL LENGTH: 2.5 inchesLENGTH: 7.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.17 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable sightswith white outline, orange insertfront sight, comfortable grip
WEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $539ACTION: DAOCALIBER: .38 SPLCAPACITY: 5BARREL LENGTH: 1.9 inchesLENGTH: 6.6 inchesWEIGHT: 14.3 ounces
FEATURES: Hammerless design,laser sight, integral metallic sights
SMITH & WESSONGOVERNOR
SMITH & WESSONBODYGUARD 38
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WEBSITE: CharterFirearms.comMSRP: $484ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .40 SWCAPACITY: 5BARREL LENGTH: 2.3 inchesWEIGHT: 1.25 pounds
FEATURES: Chambered for .40SW, integral sights, short cylinderreduces bulk and weight
WEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $949ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .44 MAG/.44 SPLCAPACITY: 6BARREL LENGTH: 6 inchesLENGTH: 11.63 inchesWEIGHT: 2.81 pounds
FEATURES: Target sights, oversizedergonomic grip, fantastic for hunting
WEBSITE: TaurusUSA.comMSRP: $489ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .357 MAGCAPACITY: 6BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 10.5 inchesWIDTH: 1.5 inchesHEIGHT: 5.5 inchesWEIGHT: 2.38 pounds
FEATURES: Full-size stippled grip, integral sights,smooth action
WEBSITE: TaurusUSA.comMSRP: $398ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .38 SPL +PCAPACITY: 5BARREL LENGTH: 2.5 inchesHEIGHT: 4.4 inchesWEIGHT: 1.13 pounds
FEATURES: Extremely lightweight,rated for powerful +P loads, slightlylonger barrel for higher velocities
CHARTER ARMSPIT BULL .40
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TAURUS444WEBSITE: TaurusUSA.comMSRP: $792ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .44 MAGCAPACITY: 6BARREL LENGTH: 4 inchesLENGTH: 9.8 inchesWIDTH: 1.8 inchesHEIGHT: 6.3 inchesWEIGHT: 1.75 pounds
FEATURES: Cushioned insert grip tohelp tame recoil, fiber optic front sight,exceptionally powerful
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TAURUS731 ULTRA LITEWEBSITE: TaurusUSA.comMSRP: $514ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .32 H&R MAGCAPACITY: 6BARREL LENGTH: 2 inchesLENGTH: 6.5 inchesWEIGHT: 1.06 pounds
FEATURES: Lightweight design, powerfulspecialty caliber, compact overall package
TAURUS850B2ULWEBSITE: TaurusUSA.comMSRP: $474CALIBER: .38 SPL +PCAPACITY: 5BARREL LENGTH: 2 inchesLENGTH: 6.5 inches
FEATURES: Concealed no-snaghammer, rubber grips, very light
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TAURUS4510
WEBSITE: CharterFirearms.comMSRP: $390ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .357 MAGCAPACITY: 5BARREL LENGTH: 2.2 inchesWEIGHT: 1.44 pounds
FEATURES: Rubber grips, easilyconcealable design, smooth trigger
WEBSITE: TaurusUSA.comMSRP: $608ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .45 Colt/.410 ShotshellCAPACITY: 5BARREL LENGTH: 3 inchesWEIGHT: 1.81 pounds
FEATURES: 3-inch chambers, integralsights, shoots .45 Colt cartridges and.410 shotshells interchangeably
CHARTER ARMSMAG PUG STANDARD
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I n the following section you’ll findsomething that you may need or wantfor close-quarters battle or personal
defense. On the other hand, maybe you justwant to find something that will be fun at
the range or maybe you just want to look.
Regardless of your intentions and needs,there’s plenty to behold in the guide on thefollowing pages.
Extreme FirepowerSpecial-Purpose Handguns for CQB, Sport & Personal Defense
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ROSSIRANCH HAND WEBSITE: RossiUSA.comMSRP: $596.82ACTION: LEVERCALIBER: .44 MAGCAPACITY: 6+1BARREL LENGTH: 1 footLENGTH: 2 feetWEIGHT: 4.9 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable buckhornrear sight, oversized loop lever, saddlering with rawhide tie
OLYMPIC ARMSOA-93WEBSITE: OlyArms.comMSRP: $1,267.50ACTION: SACALIBER: 5.56 NATOCAPACITY: 30+1BARREL LENGTH: 6.5 inchesLENGTH: 1.42 feetWEIGHT: 4.46 pounds
FEATURES: Phantom-style flash suppressor, T6 forged aluminum receivers,416 stainless steel barrel
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WEBSITE: Kriss-USA.comMSRP: $1,895ACTION: SACALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 13+1BARREL LENGTH: 6.5 inchesLENGTH: 1.33 feetWEIGHT: 5.4 pounds
FEATURES: Accepts Glockmagazines, delayed blowbackoperating system, modular systemwith four sub-assemblies
WEBSITE: TCArms.comMSRP: SEE DEALERACTION: Break OpenCALIBER: Various. 17 HMR up through 45/70 Govt. CAPACITY: 1BARREL LENGTH: 12 or 14 inches
FEATURES: Single-shot break-open design, can be config-ured as either a rifle or handgun by interchanging parts, wal-nut or composite stocks
WEBSITE: TCArms.comMSRP: $882ACTION: Break OpenCALIBER: .204 Ruger, 22-250 Rem, .223Rem, .308 WinCAPACITY: 1BARREL LENGTH: 28 inchesLENGTH: 42.5 inches WEIGHT: 7.7 pounds
FEATURES: Single-shot break-open design,makes for a challenging hunting firearm, comesin camo finish on stock and barrel, includesscope bases.
THOMPSON/CENTEREncore Pro Hunter Predator
THOMPSON/CENTERG2 Contender Pistol
KRISSVECTOR SDP PISTOL
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KEL-TECPLR-16 WEBSITE: KeltecWeapons.comMSRP: $665ACTION: SACALIBER: 5.56 NATOCAPACITY: 30+1BARREL LENGTH: 9.2 inchesLENGTH: 1.54 feetWEIGHT: 3.42 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable sights,long-stroke gas piston operatingsystem, threaded muzzle with brake
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WEBSITE: Auto-Ordnance.comMSRP: $1,377ACTION: Semiautomatic, closed-bolt blowback operationCALIBER: .45 ACPCAPACITY: 50+1BARREL LENGTH: 10.5 inchesLENGTH: 1.94 feetWEIGHT: 5.91 pounds
FEATURES: Walnut furniture, drum or stick magazines,cooling fins on barrel
AUTO-ORDNANCETHOMPSON 1927A-1 DELUXE PISTOL TA5
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Arguably the most-used class of firearms, theubiquitous .22LR has taught generations ofyoung people the fundamentals of handgun
and rifle marksmanship. There’s no doubt that amajor part of its popularity is because of the versa-tility of the round.
Used for everything from small-game hunting toplinking and Olympic competitions, the .22LR, inone form or another, should be in the gun cases ofeven the most casual shooter. One good aspect of
the .22LR is that you can use it to develop musclememory of many marksmanship fundamentals suchas stance, position, grip, sight alignment breathingand trigger control without spending a large amountof money.
The products featured on these pages representmany of the most popular firearms in this class. Wehope that you will find something unique for yourspecial application.
The Old ProThe Reliable .22LR Is Ideal for Hunting, Plinking & Competition
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BROWNING1911-22 COMPACT
BERETTA87 TARGET
BERETTAU22 NEOS
WEBSITE: ChiappaFireArms.comMSRP: $459ACTION: SACALIBER: .22 LRCAPACITY: 28+1BARREL LENGTH: 6 inchesLENGTH: 1.19 feetWEIGHT: 4.7 pounds
WEBSITE: Beretta.comMSRP: $275ACTION: SACALIBER: .22 LRCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.5 inchesLENGTH: 8.8 inchesWEIGHT: 2 pounds
FEATURES: Unique Giugiaro design,adjustable rear sight, modular designfor extensive customization
WEBSITE: Beretta.comMSRP: $880ACTION: SACALIBER: .22 LRCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 5.9 inchesLENGTH: 8.9 inchesWEIGHT: 1.84 pounds
FEATURES: Ergonomicallysimilar to M9 and 92FS, beveledmagazine well, adjustable sights
WEBSITE: Browning.comMSRP: $599ACTION: SACALIBER: .22 LRCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH:3.625 inchesLENGTH: 6.5 inchesWEIGHT: 0.94 pounds
FEATURES: Aluminumalloy frame and slide,authentic military look,identical controls andergonomics to 1911A1
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FEATURES: Imitationflash hider, quad rail foreend, detachable A2-stylecarry handle
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WEBSITE: Ruger.comMSRP: $495ACTION: SACALIBER: .22 LRCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 5.5 inchesLENGTH: 9.75 inchesWEIGHT: 2.63 pounds
FEATURES: Available in bluedor stainless steel, blued versionhas Weaver rail, precision frontsight with adjustable rear sightand manual safety
CZ75 KADETWEBSITE: CZ-USA.comMSRP: $690ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .22 LRCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.6 inchesLENGTH: 8.1 inchesWEIGHT: 2.43 pounds
FEATURES: Adjustable sights,combat-style trigger guard, balancedand weighted like CZ75 B
WEBSITE: KeltecWeapons.comMSRP: $415ACTION: SACALIBER: .22 magnum(.22wmr)CAPACITY: 30+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.3 inchesLENGTH: 7.9 inchesWEIGHT: 0.85 pounds
FEATURES: Aluminum-frameskeleton, steel slide and barrel,three-dot fiber optic sights
WEBSITE: OlyArms.netMSRP: $306ACTION: SACALIBER: .22 LRCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 4.625 inchesLENGTH: 9 inchesWEIGHT: 1.2 pounds
FEATURES: Ergonomic frameand grip, vented rib over barrel,polymer version of WhitneyWolverine pistol
RUGERMKIII TARGET
OLYMPIC ARMSWHITNEY WOLVERINE
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WALTHERP22
UMAREXGOLD CUP .22 LR
SMITH & WESSON22A
WEBSITE: Smith-Wesson.comMSRP: $339ACTION: SACALIBER: .22 LRCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 7 inchesLENGTH: 11 inchesWEIGHT: 2.43 pounds
FEATURES: Alloy frame, steelslide, Weaver-style accessory rail ontop, tool-less takedown, soft-touchgrip and adjustable sight
WEBSITE: UmarexUSA.comMSRP: $469ACTION: SACALIBER: .22 LRCAPACITY: 12+1BARREL LENGTH: 5 inchesLENGTH: 8.6 inchesWEIGHT: 2.25 pounds
FEATURES: Reproduces ColtGold Cup, skeletonized trigger,adjustable target sights
WEBSITE: WaltherAmerica.comMSRP: $379ACTION: DA/SACALIBER: .22 LRCAPACITY: 10+1BARREL LENGTH: 3.42 inchesLENGTH: 6.3 inchesWEIGHT: 0.94 pounds
FEATURES: Three safeties,three-dot adjustable combat sight,ambidextrous controls
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The accessory market for the modern handgunoffers the shooter a huge variety of parts tomake each firearm in their collection unique.Variations in iron sights, electronic optical
sights and stocks make selecting the right accessoryalmost as much fun as installing and using it.
Many companies specialize in providing thatshooter the optimal accessory to make a greathandgun even better — a firearm that is personalized
and enhanced for a particular sport or need can beeven more effective than a stock handgun because theact of enhancing or personalizing it gives the usermore confidence that the pistol will perform whenneeded.
Whether its night sights or tactical lights forpersonal defense, or an optical sight for a huntinghandgun, we are sure that you can find an accessoryhere that will make the sport of shooting even better.
HOT ADD-ONSPersonalize Your Handgun & Drive Your Confidence Up
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Modern tactical lights arecompact enough to mountto your pistol and light upan entire room like aspotlight.
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BLADE TECHREVOLUTION DOUBLE HANDGUN MAGAZINE POUCHWEBSITE: Blade-Tech.comMSRP: $29.99
MATERIAL: PolymerATTACHMENT: Tek-LokFITS: Various
FEATURES: Ambidextrous, several attachment optionsavailable
These magazine pouches are the standard for many handguncompetitors and concealed carriers. They are at home on dutybelts, hiking belts and competition belts alike. With no retentionstrap, you get a smooth, error-free draw every time you grasp forone. An adjustable friction fit keeps magazines from falling out.
BUSHNELLFIRST STRIKE REFLEX SIGHTWEBSITE: Bushnell.comMSRP: $219
LENGTH: 2.4 inchesWEIGHT: 2.1 ouncesRELIEF: UnlimitedDOT: 5 MOA
FEATURES: Self-regulating brightness, waterproof, shockproof
This tough, waterproof and shockproof reflex sight from Bushnellfeatures a large, bright red dot on its multi-coated screen thatautomatically adjusts its brightness to stand in easily acquiredcontrast in whatever lighting condition needed. The sight mountsto standard accessory rails as found on many of the more uniquemodern handguns and can swap over to your rifle or shotgun, too.
CAT LASEROS LINEWEBSITE: Cat-Laser.comMSRP: $199.95
MOUNTS: Glock
FEATURES: Replaces rear sight, includes complete optical sight setup
This unique approach to mounting lasers on pistols that lack grip panelsand dustcover accessory rails replaces the rear sight unit entirely. The OSLine laser features a 5.5mW laser that shines out of the front of a unit thatincludes a quick-acquisition sight system with a rear notch and front postsight above the laser. The existing front post on your pistol sits too low touse with this system. A sub-model includes a replacement front sight anda laser unit that has only the rear notch sight, which takes advantage ofthe longest sight radius possible atop your slide.
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DEEP CONCEALULTRA CONCEALED CARRY HOLSTERWEBSITE: DeepConceal.comMSRP: $43.95
FITS: Most HandgunsHEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: 7 inches
GEMINI DEFENSEZ-FLEX FLIP-UP SIGHT
WEBSITE: GeminiDefense.comMSRP: $99
HEIGHT: 0.6 inchesTHICKNESS: 0.18 inchesWIDTH: 0.8 inchesWEIGHT: 0.75 ounces
FEATURES: Two sizes fit virtually alldefensive handguns, hook-and-loopadjustment, extremely discreet design
This holster is meant to be worn beneath abutton-down shirt and is designed to holdyour handgun discreetly against your bodyin a modified shoulder holster position. Itholds a spare magazine on the oppositeside, which helps in part to balance theload.
LASERLYTECK-AMF Ruger/Kel-TecWEBSITE: LaserLyte.comMSRP: $109.95
FEATURES: Mounts to subcompact polymer-frame pistolswithout rails
This laser is designed for the popular Ruger and Kel-Tecsubcompact pistols. Because these pistols lack accessory railsor removable grip panels, the SML is designed to bolt onto thestarboard side of the pistol and provide a 650nm red dotcourtesy of four 377 batteries that last for five hours in constantuse and 10 hours in pulse mode.
LASERMAX5SDWEBSITE: LaserMax.comMSRP: $349.99
FEATURES: Replaces recoil guide rod, completely internal unit, completely holster-compliant
With many laser units, you need a custom holster that is designed to accommodate theunder-barrel laser or the bulge in the grip panel. This unit fits completely inside your gun,though, so you can use the holster you’re accustomed to. Turn it on via a switch thatcomes in a replacement takedown lever and you can easily turn it on and off.
FEATURES: Glowing dots and brackets,recharges with sunlight or flashlight, flipsup/down
This truly unique sight flips up for CQB so thatyou fire when the portion of your target that youwant to hit fills the aperture. For longer rangeshots (beyond 8 meters or so) you can flip thesight down and avail yourself of a more-traditional two-dot rear sight.
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LASERMAXUNIMAX-GWEBSITE: LaserMax.comMSRP: $349
FEATURES: Green beam, 1-ounce weight withbatteries
This small laser can mount to pistols with at least1.75 inches of rail length. It uses two tiny CR1/3Nbatteries. Like any good laser, it’s adjustable forwindage and elevation. What sets it apart, aside fromits diminutive size, is the length of standard RIS railformed into its body that allows a light or otheraccessory to mount directly to the laser unit.
MEPROLIGHTNOVAK NIGHT SIGHTSWEBSITE: Meprolight.comMSRP: $164
MOUNT: DovetailFITS: 1911s from Colt, TaurusSpringfield
FEATURES: Tritium sight inserts,snag-free low-slung design, retentionscrew
Night sights are a prerequisite for most defensive handguns and those fromMeprolight feature very bright illumination. Designed in the Novak combatsight style that is frequently found on 1911s and higher-end defensivepistols, these sights are snag-free and should mount to any slide with a1911-style rear sight dovetail, including the Taurus 24/7 pistols.
LEUPOLDDELTAPOINT REFLEX SIGHTWEBSITE: Leupold.comMSRP: $564
ADJUSTMENT RANGE: 60 MOADOT SIZE: 3.5 MOARELIEF: UnlimitedWEIGHT: 0.6 Ounces
FEATURES: Mounts to dovetail sight groove, patented“intelligent brightness,” aspheric scratch-resistant lens
Built within an extremely light magnesium housing, theLeupold Deltapoint Reflex Sight is designed to mountdirectly to the slide of your 1911 and reciprocate as itdoes, providing an exceptionally close-to-bore-axisbright sighting solution. This sight also works with otherpistols with a dovetail rear sight groove.
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NC STARMODEL: AQPTLGWEBSITE: NCSstar.comMSRP: $51.33
MOUNT: PicatinnyBEAM DIAMETER: 1 mmMAXIMUM OUTPUT: 5mWOPERATING CURRENT: 300mA
FEATURES: Green laser, compact design,
OTISBONE TOOLWEBSITE: OtisGun.comMSRP: $24.99
FEATURES: Elasticheadband, multiple sparelenses, padded carryingcase
These glasses are rated tostop a 17-grain steel pro-jectile at more than 900feet per second. In GunWorld field testing, theyhave kept our shooter’seyes safe from bullet splashon the range and a greatnumber of airborne hazardsaround the workshop.
aircraft grade anodized aluminum body
This budget-priced laser is designed to fiton the accessory rail of your handgun andshines bright green for improved visibility.
SIG SAUERACP-LWEBSITE: SigSauer.comMSRP: $499
FEATURES: Quick-detachablebungee sling, red-dot sight, cockingslide
SIG Sauer’s dramatic ACP-L is adrop-over housing for its popularduty pistols that allows for theattachment of carbine accessorieslike lasers, lights and electronicsights, while retaining the ease ofoperation of their pistols. The sin-gle-point sling is meant to create astable platform while pushing thepistol away, rather than attaching astock, which would turn the guninto a short-barrel rifle.
LENGTH: 1.17 feetWIDTH: 2.75 inches
HEIGHT: 7 inchesWEIGHT: 1.08 pounds
REVISIONHELLFLYWEBSITE: RevisionMilitary.comMSRP: $99.99
FUNCTION: Ballistic EyewearWEIGHT: 1.25 ouncesIMPACT RATING: Mil-SpecUV RATING: Full Protection
FEATURES: 8-32 threaded hole to actas a cleaning rod T-handle, interfaceswith all AR/M16 bolts
Designed specifically toclean the bolt carrierassembly on your AR-pattern rifle, carbine orpistol, this tool scrapesthe carbon fouling fromthe bolt, bolt carrier andfiring pin. This is perfectfor getting your Bush-master Carbon 15 hand-gun clean and runningsmoothly.
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STREAMLIGHTMODEL: TLR-4WEBSITE: StreamLight.comMSRP: $215MOUNT: Picatinny
FEATURES: Integral laser, 11 hour runtime, 110 lumens of illumination
UTGELP-123RWEBSITE: Leapers.comMSRP: $52.97
LUMENS: 120BATTERY: CR2 Lithium
FEATURES: Anti-slide Posi-Tab clamp GW
This powerful unit is two tactical tools in one:a 110-lumen tactical spotlight with an inte-gral laser sighting unit. The bright laser dot isvisible even with the light switched on butcan be utilized by itself during the day.
This economical lightcreates 120 lumens ofnight-fighting light fromits hard-anodized bodyusing just one CR2lithium battery foraround an hour ofcontinuous run time. Tofight light-creep onheavy recoiling arms, itincludes a unique camlever that tightens downon the RIS rail it ridesupon.
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The best part about collecting firearms is tak-ing the opportunity to shoot them. Withineach category of firearms, there are many
types, brands and configurations of ammunition foralmost any shooting scenario.
There was a time when the only options for cen-terfire handgun ammunition were round-nose or agood JHP. Nowadays, the science of ballistics hasgiven the modern shooter — whether he is a com-petitive shooter, hunter, or protecting his home or
life — projectiles and loaded ammunition that aredesigned to perform under any conditions specifi-cally for unique situations.
From the 22LR up to the largest rifle and hand-gun loads for dangerous game, the engineering thathas gone into ammunition we shoot today is amaz-ing. Look through the pages of this catalog and youwill find a sample of some of the best ammunitionand components in the business.
Engineered for PerformanceAmmunition for Hunting, Competition & Defense
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WEBSITE: FederalPremium.comMSRP: $52.95CALIBER: 45 ACPBULLET STYLE: JHPBULLET WEIGHT: 185 grainsBRAND: Premium Personal DefenseMUZZLE VELOCITY: 950 fpsDESIGNED FOR: Personal Defense
WEBSITE: FederalPremium.comMSRP: $31.95CALIBER: 308 WinchesterBULLET STYLE: BTHPBULLET WEIGHT: 168 grainsBRAND: Gold MedalMUZZLE VELOCITY: 2,650 fpsDESIGNED FOR: Competitive/Tactical
FEDERAL AMMUNITION
FEDERAL AMMUNITION
WEBSITE: sierrabullets.comMSRP: $27.52CALIBER: .224BULLET WEIGHT: 55 grainBULLET TYPE: BlitzKingDESIGNED FOR: Varmint/Predator Hunting
SIERRA BULLETS
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NOSLER WEBSITE: Nosler.comMSRP: $26.90CALIBER: 22-250BULLET WEIGHT: 40 grainBULLET STYLE: BTLFBRAND: Lead FreeUSE: Varmint & Targets
MATCH GRADE NOSLER WEBSITE: Nosler.comMSRP: $49.60CALIBER: 40 S&WBULLET WEIGHT: 180 gr JHP Ammo (50ct)BULLET STYLE: JHPBRAND: Match Grade
BLACK HILLSWEBSITE: Black-Hills.comMSRP: PRICE VARIES DEPENDINGON BULLET WEIGHTCALIBER: .357 MagnumBULLET STYLE: JHPBULLET WEIGHT: 125 grainsBRAND: Black HillsMUZZLE VELOCITY: 1,500 fpsDESIGNED FOR: Home Defense/Hunting
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BLACK HILLS
WEBSITE: Black-Hills.comMSRP: PRICE VARIES DEPENDINGON BULLET WEIGHTCALIBER: .380 BULLET STYLE: JHPBULLET WEIGHT: 90 grainsBRAND: Black HillsMUZZLE VELOCITY: 1,000 fpsDESIGNED FOR: Home Defense
SIERRA BULLETS
WEBSITE: SierraBullets.comMSRP: $22.04CALIBER: .355 BULLET WEIGHT: 115 GR BULLET TYPE: SportsMasterBRAND: Sport/Defense
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HORNADYWEBSITE: Hornady.comMSRP: $26.59CALIBER: .22-250 BULLET STYLE: Ballistic TipBULLET WEIGHT: 50 grainsBRAND: V-MAXMUZZLE VELOCITY: 4,000 fpsDESIGNED FOR:Varmint/Hunting/Predators
WEBSITE: Hornady.comMSRP: $44.61CALIBER: .308 Winchester BULLET STYLE: Ballistic TipBULLET WEIGHT: 168 grainsBRAND: Tap FPDMUZZLE VELOCITY: 2,700 fpsDESIGNED FOR: Tactical/Defense
HORNADY
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Centerfire rifles occupy a small niche in theoverall spectrum of firearms, yet this cate-gory delivers a wide variety of capabilities
in its application. This class of rifle is used in various types of
formal and informal competition. It can be usedfor small game and varmint hunting and has the
ability to take down the very largest and mostdangerous big game species on the planet. That’sthe definition of versatile.
In the following section, you will find productsthat can be a versatile and important part of yourcollection.
Utility PlayerFrom Competition to Defense to Hunting, Centerfire Rifles Are Versatile
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REMINGTON700 BDL
WEBSITE: Remington.comMSRP: STARING AT $994ACTION: BoltCALIBER: VariousCAPACITY: 3, 4, 5+1 (depending on caliber)LENGTH: 3.54–3.88 feetBARREL LENGTH: 1.83–2.17 feet (depending on model)WEIGHT: 7.25–7.63 pounds
FEATURES: Two-lug bolt design, fastest lock time in the industry, robust aftermarket parts available to customize the rifle
WEBSITE: Remington.comMSRP: STARTING AT $1,135ACTION: BoltCALIBER: VariousCAPACITY: 3, 4, 5+1 (depending on caliber)LENGTH: 3.47 feetBARREL LENGTH: 1.83 feetWEIGHT: 6.5 pounds
FEATURES: All-weather hunting rifle,stainless steel design, chambered for the most-popular hunting calibers
REMINGTON700 MOUNTAIN SS
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REMINGTON700 SPS TACTICAL
WEBSITE: Remington.comMSRP: STARTING AT $788ACTION: BoltCALIBER: .223 Rem, .308 Win, .300 AAC BlackoutCAPACITY: 4+1 LENGTH: 3.02–3.3 feetBARREL LENGTH: 1.38–1.67 feet WEIGHT: 7.5 pounds
FEATURES: Hogue overmolding the stock, X-MarkPro trigger, tactical accuracy right out of the box
WEBSITE: WinchesterGuns.comMSRP: $879–919ACTION: BoltCALIBER: VariousCAPACITY: 3, 4, 5+1 (depending on caliber)LENGTH: 3.52–3.73 feetBARREL LENGTH: 1.83–2 feet(depending on model)WEIGHT: 7.5 pounds
FEATURES: Forged steel receiverwith integral recoil lug, three-positionsafety allows bolt to be actuated withsafety on, controlled-round feed, pach-mayr recoil pad
WINCHESTERMODEL: 70
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WINCHESTER70 Ultimate ShadowHunter SS
WEBSITE: WinchesterGuns.comMSRP: $1,079ACTION: BoltCALIBER: VariousCAPACITY: 3, 4, 5+1 (depending on caliber)LENGTH: 3.54 feetBARREL LENGTH: 1.83–2 feet (depending on model)WEIGHT: 7.5 pounds
FEATURES: Forged stainless steel receiver withintegral recoil lug, barreled action is bedded front andrear into a synthetic stock for all-weather performance,lightweight synthetic stock with mossy oak camo
WEBSITE: SavageArms.comMSRP: $922ACTION: BoltCALIBER: VariousCAPACITY: 4+1 BARREL LENGTH: 1.83 feetLENGTH: 3.5 feetBARREL LENGTH: 1.83–2.17 feet(depending on model)WEIGHT: 7 pounds
FEATURES: Fully adjustable for weight,wood stock with detachable box magazine,chambered for popular hunting calibers
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SAVAGE12 BVSS
WEBSITE: SavageArms.comMSRP: $1,081ACTION: BoltCALIBER: 22-250 Rem, 223 Rem, 308 WinCAPACITY: 4+1 BARREL LENGTH: 2.17 feetLENGTH: 3.85 feetWEIGHT: 10 pounds
FEATURES: Drilled and tapped for scope mounts,laminated wood stock in varmint hunting configuration,stainless steel barrel and action
WEBSITE: SavageArms.comMSRP: $1,545ACTION: BoltCALIBER: 308 WinCAPACITY: 4+1 BARREL LENGTH: 2 feetLENGTH: 3.88 feetBARREL LENGTH: 2 feetWEIGHT: 10 pounds
FEATURES: McMillan tactical A5 fiberglassstock, AccuTrigger is adjustable for weight,sub-MOA accuracy out of the box
SAVAGE10 FCP McMillan
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RUGERHawkeye Standard
WEBSITE: Ruger.comMSRP: $899ACTION: BoltCALIBER: VariousCAPACITY: 3, 4, 5+1 BARREL LENGTH: 2 feetLENGTH: 3.67 feetWEIGHT: 7.25 pounds
FEATURES: Satin blued finish withAmerican walnut stock, chambered formost popular calibers
WEBSITE: Ruger.comMSRP: $1,029ACTION: BoltCALIBER: VariousCAPACITY: 3, 4, 5+1 BARREL LENGTH: 2 feetLENGTH: 3.76 feetWEIGHT: 8 pounds
FEATURES: Stainless steel barreled action with matte finish and a laminated stock, two-stage adjustablematch grade trigger, chambered for most popular calibers
RUGERHawkeye Predator
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